Serving 636 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W H Council Traditional School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher 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 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W H Council Traditional School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
W H Council Traditional School's student population of 636 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
636 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W H Council Traditional School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W H Council Traditional School is 0.46, 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
#43 out of 1285 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
71%
32%
White
20%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W H Council Traditional School's ranking?
W H Council Traditional School is ranked #43 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are W H Council Traditional School often compared to?
W H Council Traditional Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Old Shell Road Magnet School, Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend W H Council Traditional School?
636 students attend W H Council Traditional School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of W H Council Traditional School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W H Council Traditional School?
W H Council Traditional School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does W H Council Traditional School offer ?
W H Council Traditional School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is W H Council Traditional School part of?
W H Council Traditional School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is W H Council Traditional School located?
W H Council Traditional School is located in the Texas Street neighborhood of Mobile, AL.
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