White Plains High School
White Plains High School serves 437 students in grades 9-12.
White Plains High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
White Plains High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
White Plains High School's student population of 437 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 437 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Rankings
White Plains High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of White Plains High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #500 out of 1263 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
| Black | 6% | 33% |
| White | 88% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 91% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Calhoun County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to White Plains High School is Calhoun County Career Technical Center (5.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is White Plains Middle School (4.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Anniston White Plains Middle School Math: 63% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 5-8 | 417 students10
4.6 miles
5800 Al Highway 9
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700 4.6 5-8 417 - Anniston White Plains Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 58%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-4 | 525 students10
4.7 miles
5600 Alabama Hwy 9
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-7700 4.7 PK-4 525 - Jacksonville Calhoun County Career Technical Center Vocational School Grades: 10-12
5.7 miles
1200 Church St Se
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-4600 5.7 10-12 n/a - Jacksonville Jacksonville High School Math: 54% | Reading: 52%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-12 | 702 students10
6.0 miles
1000 George Douthit Dr Sw
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-8800 6 7-12 702 - Jacksonville Kitty Stone Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 912 students10
6.4 miles
1200 James Hopkins Rd Sw
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-5191 6.4 PK-6 912
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