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West End High School

Public | 7-12 | 436 students

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Posted April 25, 2010

5 star. I have a child that graduated from wehs 2 year ago. One that will graduate this year as valedictorian and 1 child in 8th grade. I love this school. I would recomend it to anyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 7, 2008

I attended WEHS, as well as my children. I am very proud of this school and I think the quality of an education you recieve from these teachers are top notch. The faculty truly are interested only in the student's best interests.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2006

Love the school but maybe now that you have more classes you should worry about getting enough books for the kids to use. Ones that have ADHD need to carry books home to study and keep. Mr. Stancil is doing a good job so far. Don't care for the same sex classes, doesnt seem to be working out to well. guess we will see how that goes when report cards come home though. Overall a great school, just a few kinks that need to be worked out just like any other school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 16, 2006

Great School, New teachers, Handicapped Accessible, Just rebuilt whole school, High Technology! Just got brand new computers for all teachers, Great Principal Mr Terry Foshee, But assistant principal is unfair to teens, Not very strict and has high favoratism to few.
—Submitted by a student


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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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

66 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
84%

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

The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

87 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

87 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
59%
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 Students71%
Female69%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White70%
Free and reduced-price lunch62%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%

Reading

All Students94%
Female92%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Free and reduced-price lunch91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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 Students78%
Female84%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Free and reduced-price lunch75%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%

Reading

All Students70%
Female82%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Free and reduced-price lunch62%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
58%
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 Students66%
Female57%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White66%
Free and reduced-price lunch60%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities70%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English65%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant66%
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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
97%
Language

The state average for Language was 78% in 2010.

62 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.

62 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2010.

62 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2009.

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
91%
Social Studies

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

62 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
71%
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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%
Language

The state average for Language was 91% in 2010.

51 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 95% in 2010.

51 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
99%

2007

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2010.

51 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 94% in 2009.

62 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
99%

2007

 
 
94%
Social Studies

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

51 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
92%
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 Students97%
Female100%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Free and reduced-price lunch95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%

Language

All Students74%
Female89%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White76%
Free and reduced-price lunch68%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%

Math

All Students85%
Female89%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Free and reduced-price lunch79%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%

Reading

All Students81%
Female89%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Free and reduced-price lunch76%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%

Social Studies

All Students76%
Female86%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White76%
Free and reduced-price lunch79%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
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 Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%

Language

All Students96%
Female95%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch96%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%

Math

All Students98%
Female100%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%

Reading

All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch93%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%

Social Studies

All Students88%
Female81%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch85%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
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 97% 59%
Hispanic 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Black 0% 35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 59%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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4515 Elm St
Walnut Grove, AL 35990
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Phone: (205) 589-6421

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