Serving 502 students in grades 7-12, Weaver High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- 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 502 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
502 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Weaver High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weaver High School is 0.42, 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
#879 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
19%
32%
White
74%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
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 #879 out of 1,285 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% 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 88%.
How many students attend Weaver High School?
502 students attend Weaver High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Weaver High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weaver High School?
Weaver High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Weaver High School offer ?
Weaver High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Weaver High School part of?
Weaver High School is part of Calhoun County School District.
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