Walter Hines Page Senior High School, commonly referred to as Page High School or simply Page is a four-year public high school located in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States.
Serving 1,677 students in grades 9-12, Page High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,677 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Page High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Page High School's student population of 1,677 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,677 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Rankings
Page High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Page High School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1222 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
42%
25%
White
32%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pirate
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Page High School's ranking?
Page High School is ranked #1222 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Page High School often compared to?
Page High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grimsley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Page High School?
The graduation rate of Page High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Page High School?
1,677 students attend Page High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Page High School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Page High School?
Page High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Page High School offer ?
Page High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Page High School part of?
Page High School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
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