West Morgan High School

261 S Greenway Dr
Trinity, AL 35673
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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1/
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Bottom 50%
West Morgan High School serves 436 students in grades 9-12.
West Morgan 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 ≤5% (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 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 10% in AL)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Morgan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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School Overview

West Morgan High School's student population of 436 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
436 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

West Morgan 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 West Morgan High School is 0.54, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (AL)
Overall Testing Rank
#1161 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
33%
9%
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Black
7%
32%
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White
59%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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Diversity Score
0.54
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Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
48%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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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 West Morgan High School's ranking?
West Morgan High School is ranked #1161 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are West Morgan High School often compared to?
West Morgan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Austin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Morgan High School?
The graduation rate of West Morgan High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend West Morgan High School?
436 students attend West Morgan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of West Morgan High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Morgan High School?
West Morgan High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Morgan High School offer ?
West Morgan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Morgan High School part of?
West Morgan High School is part of Morgan County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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