Weaver High School ranked #851 in Alabama in 2023, showing fluctuation within the bottom 50% statewide since 2010 but improving from a low of #1010 in 2010.
Math proficiency declined to 15% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency stood at 39%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged from 25% to 29%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 612 students in 1999 to 477 students in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 26%; 68% of students qualified for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating a substantial socioeconomic need.
Weaver High School serves grades 7–12 with an enrollment of 477 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, consistent with district staffing levels.
The school maintained a graduation rate of 95% in 2023, ranking in the top 5% statewide and exceeding the Alabama average of 88%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Weaver High School serves the eastern part of Weaver, AL, covering an area of approximately 16.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically drive to the school in 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 7.1 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Weaver High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Weaver High School's student population of 468 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
468 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Weaver High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weaver High School is 0.47, 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
#851 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weaver High School's ranking?
Weaver High School is ranked #851 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Weaver High School often compared to?
Weaver High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saks High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Weaver High School?
The graduation rate of Weaver High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Weaver High School?
468 students attend Weaver High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Weaver High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Weaver High School?
Weaver High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Weaver High School offer ?
Weaver High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Weaver High School part of?
Weaver High School is part of Calhoun County School District.
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