W H Council Traditional School serves 688 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
W H Council Traditional School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 688 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- 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
School Overview
W H Council Traditional School's student population of 688 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
688 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W H Council Traditional School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of W H Council Traditional School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#66 out of 1276 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
71%
32%
White
21%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W H Council Traditional School's ranking?
W H Council Traditional School is ranked #66 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend W H Council Traditional School?
688 students attend W H Council Traditional School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of W H Council Traditional School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does W H Council Traditional School offer ?
W H Council Traditional School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is W H Council Traditional School part of?
W H Council Traditional School is part of Mobile County School District.
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