Weaver High School serves 481 students in grades 7-12.
Weaver 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 11% (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 40% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Weaver High School's student population of 481 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
481 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Weaver 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 Weaver High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#789 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
18%
32%
White
77%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #789 out of 1,276 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 24% AL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Weaver High School?
The graduation rate of Weaver High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Weaver High School?
481 students attend Weaver High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Weaver High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
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
What school district is Weaver High School part of?
Weaver High School is part of Calhoun County School District.
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