W S Neal High School serves 379 students in grades 9-12.
W S Neal High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W S Neal High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
W S Neal High School's student population of 379 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
W S Neal High School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 S Neal High School is 0.52, 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
#920 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
29%
32%
White
63%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 S Neal High School's ranking?
W S Neal High School is ranked #920 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are W S Neal High School often compared to?
W S Neal High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tr Miller High School, Flomaton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of W S Neal High School?
The graduation rate of W S Neal High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend W S Neal High School?
379 students attend W S Neal High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of W S Neal High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W S Neal High School?
W S Neal High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does W S Neal High School offer ?
W S Neal High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is W S Neal High School part of?
W S Neal High School is part of Escambia County School District.
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