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Wellborn High School

Public | 7-12 | 547 students

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3 stars

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Posted November 17, 2011

As a stundent at Wellborn High this school means the WORLD to me! I love this school so much! The sports here are really* good!:) The people here are AMAZING and the staff is great! Our principle and vice principle are strict but in a good way! Mr.Carter(principle) is a very nice man and has changed are school dramatically! I love WWHS! GO PANTHERS:)


Posted March 30, 2009

I love Wellborn High. As a former student I would love to send my children there. Very close knit community and wonderful staff.


Posted February 5, 2009

I believe that we need a golf team. I am considering moving because of our current sports program. Mr. Whatley came in and strengthened our academics, but our sports program has suffered greatly.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 5, 2006

My daughter went to this school, and now my grandchildren attend Wellborn High. There has been an on going problem of students being checked out without ID being checked. I specified that I wanted this done and it still is not done. Anyone can check a student out of school! Wake up Wellborn! We need for our children to be as safe as possible. Step up to the plate!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 22, 2006

I am a graduate of W.H.S. Since graduating, I have gone on to graduate from Auburn University and now I am a teacher myself. From an educational perspective, I feel Wellborn does the best with what they have. If I lived in the area, I would be proud for my child to be a Wellborn Panther! There are some things the school could improve on and several of the amazing teachers that worked at WHS have since moved on, but overall, students can definitely recieve a quality education and are offered a variety of activities to participate in.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted January 28, 2006

The teachers at Wellborn do the best with what little funding and participation they get from the Board of Education, and the state government. The problems Wellborn does have (very poor curriculum choices, especially in foreign languages), could easily be fixed if the 'good people of Alabama' would learn that compared to the rest of the country, their school funding is a joke.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted August 21, 2005

This is a great school with a caring faculty. My child graduated from WWHS and is an honor student at one of our state's major universities. Academic preparation here is good, guidance counseling is GREAT, and the fine arts department is one of the best in the area in spite of the fact that athletics tend to rule.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 21, 2005

This is a much better school than many people realize. Academic preparation is good, guidance counseling is GREAT, and the fine arts department is probably the best in the area in spite of the fact that athletics tend to rule.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 30, 2005

I loved being at W.H.S. At the time all of the teachers were wonderful and very supportive. In the time since I have graduated I have been involved throughout the county in various schools and school activities, and I still have to say that over all, this is still a great school! Many of the schools that I have been in are over crowded and congested, this was never a problem at Wellborn. There also was less of a 'fitting in' problem. MANY of the schools in this area are 'clickie', (Parents, this IS a BIG concern for your children, and it CAN affect them later on in life) Choir was wonderful and Art was one of my favorite classes. There are so many experienced teachers that love to share their knowledge at Wellborn!
—Submitted by a former student


Posted December 9, 2004

Wellborn is a great school to be at we just have some people that take things out of proportion. And everyone knows we have the best baseball coach so our athletics should rise soon!
—Submitted by #9 #9, a student


Posted September 7, 2004

I was not pleased with my child attending at this school wellborn
—Submitted by rikky misto, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

106 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
40%

2007

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

106 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
79%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

75 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
49%

2007

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

76 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
75%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students37%
Female40%
Male34%
Black30%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White37%
Free and reduced-price lunch32%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities39%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English37%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant37%

Reading

All Students75%
Female78%
Male73%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White76%
Free and reduced-price lunch71%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students68%
Female73%
Male63%
Black87%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White63%
Free and reduced-price lunch63%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities70%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%

Reading

All Students61%
Female73%
Male49%
Black53%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White62%
Free and reduced-price lunch54%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English61%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant61%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2010.

101 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
51%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

All Students46%
Female45%
Male46%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White45%
Free and reduced-price lunch43%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities47%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English46%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant46%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 93% in 2010.

82 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
96%
Language

The state average for Language was 78% in 2010.

82 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.

82 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2010.

82 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2009.

66 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
83%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2010.

82 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
65%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies. High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate. The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 94% in 2010.

69 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%
Language

The state average for Language was 91% in 2010.

72 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 95% in 2010.

72 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2010.

72 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 94% in 2009.

72 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
98%

2007

 
 
89%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2010.

72 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
89%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies. High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate. The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Biology I

All Students96%
Female95%
Male97%
Black95%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Free and reduced-price lunch94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities99%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%

Language

All Students79%
Female89%
Male68%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Free and reduced-price lunch74%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%

Math

All Students74%
Female73%
Male76%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Free and reduced-price lunch66%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%

Reading

All Students77%
Female80%
Male74%
Black70%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Free and reduced-price lunch72%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%

Social Studies

All Students59%
Female48%
Male71%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White61%
Free and reduced-price lunch50%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities63%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English59%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies. High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate. The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Biology I

All Students84%
Female85%
Male83%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch87%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%

Language

All Students88%
Female85%
Male89%
Black79%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch91%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%

Math

All Students92%
Female94%
Male89%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch88%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%

Reading

All Students94%
Female91%
Male97%
Black89%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch91%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%

Social Studies

All Students78%
Female68%
Male87%
Black63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch73%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies. High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate. The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 79% 59%
Black 20% 35%
Hispanic 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 65%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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135 Pinson Rd
Anniston, AL 36201
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Phone: (256) 741-7600

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