Serving 411 students in grades 9-12, White Plains High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Plains High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
White Plains High School's student population of 411 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
White Plains High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Plains High School is 0.27, 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
#865 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
6%
32%
White
85%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
44%
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 White Plains High School's ranking?
White Plains High School is ranked #865 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are White Plains High School often compared to?
White Plains High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Valley High School, Jacksonville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of White Plains High School?
The graduation rate of White Plains High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend White Plains High School?
411 students attend White Plains High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of White Plains High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Plains High School?
White Plains High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does White Plains High School offer ?
White Plains High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is White Plains High School part of?
White Plains High School is part of Calhoun County School District.
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