Wellborn High School serves 512 students in grades 7-12.
Wellborn 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 8% (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 36% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wellborn High School's student population of 512 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wellborn 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 Wellborn High School is 0.40, 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
#876 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
18%
32%
White
75%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Wellborn High School's ranking?
Wellborn High School is ranked #876 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Wellborn High School often compared to?
Wellborn High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ohatchee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wellborn High School?
The graduation rate of Wellborn High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Wellborn High School?
512 students attend Wellborn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Wellborn High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wellborn High School?
Wellborn High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Wellborn High School offer ?
Wellborn High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Wellborn High School part of?
Wellborn High School is part of Calhoun County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Fall Break
October 09, 2023 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day for Students/Graduation
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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