Wilson High School
Wilson High School serves 1,264 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Wilson 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% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than 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 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 1,264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilson High School's student population of 1,264 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
1,264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wilson 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 Wilson High School is 0.08, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#539 out of 1263 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
1%
32%
White
96%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
91%
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
View the Wilson High School yearly calendar below.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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