Weaver High School

917 Clairmont Dr
Weaver, AL 36277
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 517 students in grades 7-12, Weaver 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 11% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Weaver High School's student population of 517 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
517 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Weaver 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 Weaver High School is 0.42, 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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#879 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Weaver High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Weaver High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Weaver High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Weaver High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
4%
11%
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Black
19%
32%
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White
74%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Weaver High School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Weaver High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Weaver High School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Weaver High School and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Weaver High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Weaver High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Weaver High School's ranking?
Weaver High School is ranked #879 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Weaver High School often compared to?
Weaver High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saks High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Weaver High School?
The graduation rate of Weaver High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Weaver High School?
517 students attend Weaver High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Weaver High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weaver High School?
Weaver High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Weaver High School offer ?
Weaver High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Weaver High School part of?
Weaver High School is part of Calhoun County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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