Wp Davidson High School serves 1,583 students in grades 9-12.
Wp Davidson High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,583 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wp Davidson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Wp Davidson High School's student population of 1,583 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,583 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wp Davidson High School is ranked within the top 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 Wp Davidson High School is 0.64, which is more 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
#408 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
1%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
53%
32%
White
26%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wp Davidson High School's ranking?
Wp Davidson High School is ranked #408 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Wp Davidson High School often compared to?
Wp Davidson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baker High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wp Davidson High School?
The graduation rate of Wp Davidson High School is 89%, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Wp Davidson High School?
1,583 students attend Wp Davidson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Wp Davidson High School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wp Davidson High School?
Wp Davidson High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Wp Davidson High School offer ?
Wp Davidson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wp Davidson High School part of?
Wp Davidson High School is part of Mobile County School District.
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