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West Greene High School

Public | 9-12 | 681 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 3, 2012

West Greene High School is a really terrible school. The teachers/principals put more stress on being late to class than what goes on during the school day. The so called "leadership club" members were selected with a blindfold on or something. The majority of the so called "leaders" are the people who should be in abic, or suspended. The majority of the teachers dont even teach. And the teachers try to be student's friends rather than educators


Posted April 25, 2011

I am a senior at WGHS and proud of it! While we may be cheap, and the teachers small, I am comfortable and I love going to this school. I like Mr. Bible, because as an admin, he can handle the students. Yes, I get that the whole "religious" thing can be a bit, oh, I dunno, "unfair" but if you don't like it go somewhere else instead of complaining, but you won't find a better school anywhere else I will say that. As a very religious person it gives me pleasure when church activities are allowed. I also love our FCA. Best school in the county! There's nowhere else I'd rather be! BUFFALO PRIDE (:
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 2, 2008

I am currently a freshman at W.G.H.S., and I want to first say they have made the transition from middle school to high school a very easy and pleasant change. The teachers are very nice and willing to make sure you have every chance to pass their class, however like an earlier post stated they are very religious which can cause problems with non-Christians or even Roman Catholics like myself. It's the best school in the county! Imagine if we had the right funding how superior it'd be.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 19, 2007

I'm a senior at WGHS, and personally, I wouldn't have wanted to go to school anywhere else. Mr. Bible is an excellent administrator and made a lot of changes when he became principal. WGHS does need more funds, and we may not always win ball games, but we have lots of clubs and a good environment.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 22, 2006

I will start by saying that i am not a parent i am a former student at WGHS and i transfered out earlier this year (2006). The actual school is satisfactory in educational tools such as computers and a well maintained library, but on the other hand the administration of this school is very bad. The administration and most of the teachers are all regular church goers ,as am i, and treat no-Christians very unfairly when it comes to terms of discipline. i hope this helps stop the inequalities.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted October 13, 2004

I am not a parent. I am a studnt at WGHS and Iwould like to say that I love it there. Everyone is really nice including the principal , assistant principal, and most of the teachers... And i am proud to say that I attend wghs.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 6, 2004

This school does not have enough money, along with the elementary school here, to provide the buses needed to transport our children. Because of this, our children have to get up no later than 4:30 or 5:00 A.M. to be able to catch their bus at 6:10 A.M. They do not get home until 4:15 P.M. and sometimes later. With both parents in the home being disabled, we can not take our children back and forth to school. My older son's geometry class did not have books when they first started. It was 2 weeks before another school finally donated some books to them. It really sad. The teacher's and principal's have not been trying to raise money and have not been fighting for better services for our children. I am writing letter to our government to see if there is anything, as a parent, that I can do to solve these problems for our children's sakes.
—Submitted by B. Alexander, a parent


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

The state average for Algebra I was 62% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
67%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 66% in 2012.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
49%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 23% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 2% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
English I

The state average for English I was 67% in 2012.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
70%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 19% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
22%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 55% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 49% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
89%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 63% in 2012.

152 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
67%
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 10% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
English I

The state average for English I was 27% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
10%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 20% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
6%

2011

 
 
n/a
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 27% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
10%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 49% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 46% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 40% in 2012.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%
English I

The state average for English I was 21% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 97% in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2010.

2010

 
 
96%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 24% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 14% in 2012.

14 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 34% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 32% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 17% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students55%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Algebra II

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

Biology I

All Students56%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 2

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 3

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

English I

All Students69%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities21%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students16%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White17%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Algebra II

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 2

All Students57%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities19%

English 3

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students6%
African Americann/a
White6%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Algebra II

All Students10%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White10%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 2

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 3

All Students34%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White34%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities13%

English I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Algebra II

All Students21%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White21%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

English 2

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 3

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 98% 68%
Black 1% 25%
Hispanic 1% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 52%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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275 West Greene Dr
Mosheim, TN 37818
Phone: (423) 422-7561

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