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Wenonah High School

Public | 9-12 | 982 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 1, 2009

Wenonah is by far the best high school period. true enough we have a few bad apples here and there. but who doesn't??? don't put down a school before you know what's really going on inside of it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 3, 2008

Its the greatest school ever!!!! The Principle and the teachers are wonderful!! Miss Hunter has the school on task!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 29, 2008

I love the school and the principle Regina Hunter, and the new building is beautiful!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 31, 2008

we have alot of fun ar whs its cool
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 9, 2008

I attended Wenonah High and graduated with the class of 1990. We had very good teachers at the time that I attended there however, I can not say the same about the teachers that are there now. They are younger and do not care if the students learn or not. A great deal of them appear to be there only for a pay check. Yes, the new school is pretty but, pretty does not prepare our children for the real world.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2007

I love Wenonah we have a good principle Ms. Regina Hunter.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 12, 2006

Wenonah is the Best school to send your children to. Both of my parents, aunts/uncles,and my sisters all went to Wenonah. The music program is one of the best in the city, and the core curriculum is not hard it just makes you as a student apply yourself. Overall I give Wenonah a Great rating.In my experience I had a wonderful time learning and growing with peers. When my son arrives early next year he will surely be going to Wenonah.
—Submitted by Mr.Drummajor, a former student


Posted October 3, 2005

I am a current student at Wenonah High School, and if I could choose to go to a different school, I would. Wenonah High School is the worst school I have ever been to. There are about 6 or 7 teachers that actually teach. The rest of them just sit and talk. I fear I will not be prepared for college when I graduate in the spring. Wenonah High School could do a lot better if they tried.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 11, 2005

Hi, everyone I would like to express my feelings about Wenonah at the time I was there. Both my brothers and sister went to Wenonah High. We all had different experiences there. I graduated in 1991 and I can honestly say I could have been a better student if I had the opportunity to excel and achieve the highest goals possible in academics without the stress of my surroundings at that particular time. It took me awhile after I graduated to find out I wasn't ready for the real world. I had great teachers there Ms. Petty, Mr. Davis and a few others that really left a great impression on me.
—Submitted by DANA WOODS, a former student


Posted November 19, 2004

i am a student at wenonah high school and this school is preparing me for college. and when i have kids they will be going here. Thanks Wenonah high School!
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 18, 2003

Wenonah High School prepares everyone, especially in Math and Science
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 12, 2003

I graduated from Wenonah in 1999 and they prepared me well for life outside of High School and Birmingham. I would love for my son who is now 4 yrs. old, to attend Wenonah.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted September 4, 2003

I graduated from this high school in 2002 and I can honestly say that I was not prepared for college. If I had any children they wouldn't attend this school!
—Submitted by a former student


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.

About these ratings

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.
Biology I

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

207 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
95%
Language

The state average for Language was 78% in 2010.

207 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
44%

2007

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.

206 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2010.

208 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2009.

16 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
48%

2007

 
 
69%
Social Studies

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

208 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
38%

2007

 
 
74%
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.

210 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
98%
Language

The state average for Language was 91% in 2010.

209 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 95% in 2010.

210 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
98%

2007

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2010.

209 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
98%

2007

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 94% in 2009.

204 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
93%
Social Studies

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

210 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
94%
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 Students95%
Female93%
Male97%
Black95%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch94%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education76%
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%

Language

All Students93%
Female96%
Male88%
Black93%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch93%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education72%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%

Math

All Students97%
Female97%
Male96%
Black97%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch96%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education84%
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%

Reading

All Students96%
Female98%
Male92%
Black96%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch96%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education88%
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%

Social Studies

All Students90%
Female92%
Male88%
Black90%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch89%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education76%
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
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 Students98%
Female99%
Male96%
Black98%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education92%
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%

Language

All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Black98%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch98%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education96%
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%

Math

All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Black98%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch98%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education91%
Students without disabilities99%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%

Reading

All Students99%
Female99%
Male98%
Black99%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch98%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education96%
Students without disabilities99%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Black98%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch98%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education92%
Students without disabilities99%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
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
Black 99% 35%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Hispanic 0% 4%
White 0% 59%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 73%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2800wilson Rd SW
Birmingham, AL 35221
Phone: (205) 231-1660

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