Wenonah High School in Birmingham ranks in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools with a fluctuating state rank around #1258 in 2023, down from #553 in 2011 and #23 in 2010.
Math, reading, and science proficiencies are all 5% or lower, significantly lower than the Alabama state averages of 30% for math, 47% for reading, and 38% for science in 2023.
Enrollment declined from 982 students in 2011 to 669 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased from 65% in 2011 to 80% in recent years, indicating rising socioeconomic needs.
The school serves grades 9–12 with 669 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, one of the lowest ratios statewide placing it in the top 20% for student attention.
Graduation rates ranged from 80%–84% between 2019 and 2023, consistently below the Alabama state average of around 88%, positioning Wenonah High as a Birmingham City public high school with ongoing academic performance challenges.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wenonah High School's student population of 670 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
670 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1948
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Dragons, Where Champions are Made and Knowledge is Explosive
School Rankings
Wenonah 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 Wenonah High School is 0.22, 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
#1258 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
88%
31%
White
1%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wenonah High School's ranking?
Wenonah High School is ranked #1258 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Wenonah High School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wenonah High School?
The graduation rate of Wenonah High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Wenonah High School?
670 students attend Wenonah High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Wenonah High School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wenonah High School?
Wenonah High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wenonah High School offer ?
Wenonah High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wenonah High School part of?
Wenonah High School is part of Birmingham City School District.
In what neighborhood is Wenonah High School located?
Wenonah High School is located in the Industrial Center neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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