West End High School in Birmingham, Alabama, closed in 2015 and last served grades 9 through 12.
The school's math proficiency was 5%, lower than the state average of 30% in the latest reporting year; reading proficiency was 5%, lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency stood at 5%, also lower than the state average of 38% in 2022.
Enrollment declined steadily before closure, with student鈥搕eacher ratio around 15:1 during the last operational years and free lunch eligibility near 78%.
Graduation rates varied over time but generally remained below the state average prior to closure.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (07-08)
653 students
Total Classroom Teachers (07-08)
43 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(07-08)n/a
1%
Asian
(07-08)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(07-08)n/a
4%
Black
(07-08)100%
36%
White
(07-08)n/a
58%
Hawaiian
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (07-08)
78%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Birmingham City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West End High School?
653 students attend West End High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of West End High School students are Black.
What grades does West End High School offer ?
West End High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West End High School part of?
West End High School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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