Walter M Williams High
Burlington, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
C grade for 2024–25, score 58.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | C | C | C |
| School performance score | 64 | 65 | 58 |
| School achievement score | 60.1 | 61.5 | 56.8 |
| Reading and math | 44.7% | 48.9% | 44.9% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 54.9% | 47.7% | 46.8% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 87.1% | 87.1% | 81.1% |
| English learner progress | Not reported | Not reported | 7.5% |
| Math course rigor | 94.6% | Above 95% | Above 95% |
| Biology | 43% | 40% | 36% |
| School growth score | 80.6 | 77.1 | 63.6 |
| Growth status | Met | Met | NotMet |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
18.933 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 12.261 | 17.857 | 18.933 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
148.02 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 218.39 | 257.65 | 148.02 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 1,203 | 1,199 |
| Suspended out of school | 10.4% · 125 | 14.1% · 169 |
| Suspended in school | 14.6% · 176 | 12.8% · 153 |
| Expelled | 0.2% · 2 | 0.1% · 1 |
School Profile
Location
City, Small
Enrollment
1,215 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino29.8%
White29.4%
Black or African American30.9%
Asian3.1%
Two or More Races6.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370003000207
- District
- Alamance-Burlington Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 1,215 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67.5
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24