Serving 370 students in grades 7-12, West End 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
West End High School's student population of 370 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
West End 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 West End High School is 0.24, 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
#1036 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
2%
32%
White
87%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West End High School's ranking?
West End High School is ranked #1036 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are West End High School often compared to?
West End High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southside High School, Fyffe High School, Rainbow Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of West End High School?
The graduation rate of West End High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend West End High School?
370 students attend West End High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of West End High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West End High School?
West End High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does West End High School offer ?
West End High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is West End High School part of?
West End High School is part of Etowah County School District.
School Reviews
5 8/8/2014
This is the best school I have been to!! If your child needs more respect confidence education and less drama come here to west end this is honestly the best school . We have very intelligent fellow student class members, and high test scores . When summer started I was upset cause I wanted to go back to school and here I am 2 days away!!
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