Western Alamance High School is a public high school located in Elon, North Carolina. It is one of seven high schools in the Alamance-Burlington School System. The school runs on block scheduling from 8:45 am to 3:45 pm.
Serving 1,138 students in grades 9-12, Western Alamance High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,138 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Western Alamance High School's student population of 1,138 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,138 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Western Alamance High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Alamance High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#696 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)60-64%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
23%
22%
Black
20%
24%
White
49%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warriors
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Alamance High School's ranking?
Western Alamance High School is ranked #696 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Western Alamance High School often compared to?
Western Alamance High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walter M Williams High School, Southern Alamance High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western Alamance High School?
The graduation rate of Western Alamance High School is 85%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Western Alamance High School?
1,138 students attend Western Alamance High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Western Alamance High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Western Alamance High School?
Western Alamance High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Western Alamance High School offer ?
Western Alamance High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Western Alamance High School part of?
Western Alamance High School is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools.
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