W H Council Traditional School, a Mobile County magnet school serving grades PK–5, ranked #19 in Alabama in 2023, down from a peak rank of #1 between 2010 and 2013.
Math proficiency was 75% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, but declined from a high of 99% in 2012 and 2013.
Reading proficiency stood at 82% in 2022, higher than the state average of 47%, maintaining strong performance over recent years.
Minority enrollment was 82% with a total enrollment of 590 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023, with Free or Reduced Lunch eligibility around 39%.
Science proficiency ranged from 65% to 69% in 2022, higher than the state average of 38%, ranking in the top 10% statewide for science achievement.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 577 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W H Council Traditional School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
W H Council Traditional School's student population of 577 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
577 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
W H Council Traditional School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W H Council Traditional School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#19 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
72%
31%
White
16%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W H Council Traditional School's ranking?
W H Council Traditional School is ranked #19 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are W H Council Traditional School often compared to?
W H Council Traditional Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Old Shell Road Magnet School, Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend W H Council Traditional School?
577 students attend W H Council Traditional School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of W H Council Traditional School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W H Council Traditional School?
W H Council Traditional School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does W H Council Traditional School offer ?
W H Council Traditional School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W H Council Traditional School part of?
W H Council Traditional School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is W H Council Traditional School located?
W H Council Traditional School is located in the Texas Street neighborhood of Mobile, AL.
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