West Morgan High School is a public high school at 261 South Greenway Drive in Trinity, Alabama. It is part of the Morgan County Schools. In 2021 it had 375 students in grades 9-12. Built in 1961, the school is the home to the Rebels. The team colors are maroon and gray.
Serving 486 students in grades 9-12, West Morgan 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Morgan High School's student population of 486 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
White, Grey, Maroon
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Morgan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Morgan High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1187 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
37%
11%
Black
6%
32%
White
53%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Morgan High School's ranking?
West Morgan High School is ranked #1187 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are West Morgan High School often compared to?
West Morgan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Austin High School, Decatur High School, Priceville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Morgan High School?
The graduation rate of West Morgan High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend West Morgan High School?
486 students attend West Morgan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of West Morgan High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Morgan High School?
West Morgan High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Morgan High School offer ?
West Morgan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Morgan High School part of?
West Morgan High School is part of Morgan County School District.
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