Parkland Magnet High School is a magnet school in Winston-Salem, North Carolina that offers an International Baccalaureate program and describes itself as a "Center for the Cultural Arts". Parkland was founded in 1965 as Parkland High School.
Serving 1,638 students in grades 9-12, Parkland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower 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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,638 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 74% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parkland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Parkland High School's student population of 1,638 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,638 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Rankings
Parkland High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkland High School is 0.61, 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
#1604 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
50%
21%
Black
38%
25%
White
7%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
74%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustang
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parkland High School's ranking?
Parkland High School is ranked #1604 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Parkland High School often compared to?
Parkland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like R J Reynolds High School, West Forsyth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parkland High School?
The graduation rate of Parkland High School is 74%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Parkland High School?
1,638 students attend Parkland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Parkland High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkland High School?
Parkland High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Parkland High School offer ?
Parkland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parkland High School part of?
Parkland High School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.
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