West End High School

Public 7-12

 4515 Elm St
       Walnut Grove, AL  35952


(256) 622-1112

District: Etowah County

SchoolDigger Rank:
235th of 371 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,088 Help


Feeder schools for West End High School:

Elementary:    Ivalee Elementary School
    West End Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  370

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.5%
Hispanic:
6.5%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.6% Help


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Compare Details West End High School ranks worse than 65.8% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35. (See more...)
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Compare Details West End High School ranks worse than 63.3% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked high schools in the Etowah County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.5%), Hispanic (6.5%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West End High School is 18.5. 3 high schools in the Etowah County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West End High School is $10,088. 3 high schools in the Etowah County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West End High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West End High School 289th of 439 Alabama public middle schools. (See West End High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks West End High School 235th of 371 Alabama public high schools. (See West End High School in the ranking list.)

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Etowah County:

SchoolDigger ranks Etowah County 54th of 134 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West End High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at West End High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 29.72 312th 407 23.3%
2005 48.11 221st 415 46.7%
2006 58.42 157th 409 61.6%
2007 40.65 265th 412 35.7%
2008 66.01 119th 417 71.5%
2009 50.14 217th 425 48.9%
2010 60.02 179th 435 58.9%
2011 44.67 266th 435 38.9%
2012 60.55 179th 436 58.9%
2013 58.30 196th 436 55.0%
2014 43.99 256th 438 41.6%
2015 21.93 337th 430 21.6%
2016 30.99 309th 432 28.5%
2017 25.81 331st 432 23.4%
2018 39.34 270th 423 36.2%
2019 53.04 201st 437 54.0%
2021 25.51 336th 440 23.6%
2022 30.14 309th 432 28.5%
2023 35.00 289th 437 33.9%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at West End High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 39.20 112th 195 42.6%
2018 22.42 193rd 223 13.5%
2021 28.09 219th 274 20.1%
2022 25.08 228th 256 10.9%
2023 22.92 252nd 281 10.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at West End High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 27.80 267th 349 23.5%
2018 37.77 260th 396 34.3%
2019 58.84 143rd 396 63.9%
2021 28.84 308th 415 25.8%
2022 40.72 255th 421 39.4%
2023 42.97 228th 410 44.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at West End High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 32.49 278th 380 26.8%
2018 44.43 228th 392 41.8%
2019 51.82 200th 399 49.9%
2021 25.99 326th 415 21.4%
2022 28.87 313th 423 26.0%
2023 35.93 271st 417 35.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at West End High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 19.12 318th 380 16.3%
2018 34.37 280th 397 29.5%
2019 53.54 183rd 399 54.1%
2021 25.62 315th 418 24.6%
2022 27.42 322nd 427 24.6%
2023 30.57 305th 419 27.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at West End High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.64 298th 331 10.0%
2019 33.32 241st 343 29.7%
2021 14.79 344th 369 6.8%
2022 19.10 333rd 376 11.4%
2023 21.48 321st 370 13.2%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for West End High School

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Rank History for all high school students at West End High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 47.91 203rd 357 43.1%
2005 45.75 230th 359 35.9%
2006 62.91 119th 357 66.7%
2007 56.50 170th 358 52.5%
2008 51.30 199th 359 44.6%
2009 45.67 226th 357 36.7%
2010 63.42 126th 358 64.8%
2011 66.49 105th 360 70.8%
2012 55.69 180th 358 49.7%
2013 44.79 262nd 358 26.8%
2014 52.80 160th 358 55.3%
2015 53.35 149th 353 57.8%
2016 24.97 273rd 351 22.2%
2017 28.23 257th 353 27.2%
2018 22.95 275th 356 22.8%
2019 41.25 223rd 366 39.1%
2021 28.37 268th 371 27.8%
2022 29.92 256th 367 30.2%
2023 33.81 235th 371 36.7%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at West End High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 13.82 173rd 196 11.7%
2022 51.05 68th 169 59.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at West End High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 15.63 296th 315 6.0%
2018 13.97 307th 349 12.0%
2019 38.09 223rd 358 37.7%
2021 44.59 187th 361 48.2%
2022 41.95 196th 361 45.7%
2023 70.64 81st 349 76.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at West End High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 22.72 266th 343 22.4%
2018 15.26 292nd 347 15.9%
2019 57.21 145th 354 59.0%
2021 22.92 277th 359 22.8%
2022 41.44 203rd 367 44.7%
2023 38.78 200th 358 44.1%
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Rank History for high school Male students at West End High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 34.84 218th 339 35.7%
2018 33.85 235th 350 32.9%
2019 23.70 272nd 357 23.8%
2021 36.02 223rd 366 39.1%
2022 21.56 289th 366 21.0%
2023 26.55 262nd 358 26.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at West End High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.25 291st 300 3.0%
2019 21.72 260th 313 16.9%
2021 16.49 288th 319 9.7%
2022 16.76 294th 326 9.8%
2023 19.86 261st 317 17.7%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, September 30, 2011

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by a parent
Monday, August 15, 2011

Open Quote Just a few short years ago, WEHS wasn't able to offer the advanced classes my two older children needed. However, in recent years technology has exploded in this school and students are able to take distance learning courses either through independant study or through a video course (live teacher streamed into the classroom). In a small rural school where demand for classes exceeds teacher availability, WEHS has carved a path to meets its students needs. It still lacks in the ARTs, but again, some of these classes are available through distance learning. The school is clean and the faculty cares. Close Quote



Enrollment information for West End High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 419 419
1989 419 5 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 425
1990 408 6 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 417
1991 404 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1992 422 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1993 437 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1994 412 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1995 425 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1996 425 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1997 444 3 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1998 457 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1999 439 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2000 420 1 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 425
2001 400 1 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 406
2002 387 2 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 397
2003 387 2 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 397
2004 385 2 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 395
2005 406 2 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 416
2006 427 1 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2007 422 2 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 438
2008 409 2 2 9 2 n/a n/a 0 424
2009 420 1 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2010 421 1 2 12 1 n/a n/a 0 437
2011 421 2 1 12 0 0 0 0 436
2012 411 4 1 12 0 0 0 0 428
2013 397 3 0 13 0 0 1 0 414
2014 418 2 0 13 0 0 1 0 434
2015 372 3 0 13 0 0 1 0 389
2016 382 5 0 16 1 0 1 0 405
2017 381 4 0 16 0 0 0 0 401
2018 370 2 0 22 0 0 0 0 394
2019 337 3 0 27 0 1 3 0 371
2020 325 4 0 27 0 0 8 0 364
2021 324 4 0 27 1 0 10 0 366
2022 335 5 0 26 0 0 17 0 383
2023 320 7 0 24 1 0 18 0 370

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West End High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 419 22.0 19.0 0
1989 425 23.0 18.4 n/a
1990 417 23.0 18.1 0
1991 413 22.0 18.7 n/a
1992 426 22.0 19.3 n/a
1993 444 22.0 20.2 n/a
1994 416 20.7 20.1 n/a
1995 430 23.2 18.5 n/a
1996 430 23.2 18.5 n/a
1997 453 25.0 18.1 28.3
1998 463 27.0 17.1 26.1
1999 445 27.0 16.5 34.4
2000 425 27.0 15.7 39.3
2001 406 26.5 15.3 46.3
2002 397 25.0 15.9 52.9
2003 397 25.0 15.9 52.9
2004 395 28.5 13.9 60.8
2005 416 35.0 11.9 59.6
2006 440 29.0 15.2 57.3
2007 438 26.1 16.8 57.5
2008 424 27.0 15.7 54.7
2009 431 26.7 16.0 59.4
2010 437 29.1 14.9 62
2011 436 26.3 16.5 63.3
2012 428 26.9 15.8 69.6
2013 414 28.8 14.3 68.1
2014 434 42.6 10.1 74.4
2015 389 26.0 14.9 69.7
2016 405 24.0 16.8 65.2
2017 401 24.1 16.5 62.6
2018 394 23.1 17.0 64.7
2019 371 23.7 15.6 59.6
2020 364 24.2 15.0 50.3
2021 366 23.2 15.7 56.8
2022 383 20.9 18.3 54
2023 370 19.9 18.5 74.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West End High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 419 22.0 19.0 0
1989 425 23.0 18.4 n/a
1990 417 23.0 18.1 0
1991 413 22.0 18.7 n/a
1992 426 22.0 19.3 n/a
1993 444 22.0 20.2 n/a
1994 416 20.7 20.1 n/a
1995 430 23.2 18.5 n/a
1996 430 23.2 18.5 n/a
1997 453 25.0 18.1 28.3
1998 463 27.0 17.1 26.1
1999 445 27.0 16.5 34.4
2000 425 27.0 15.7 39.3
2001 406 26.5 15.3 46.3
2002 397 25.0 15.9 52.9
2003 397 25.0 15.9 52.9
2004 395 28.5 13.9 60.8
2005 416 35.0 11.9 59.6
2006 440 29.0 15.2 57.3
2007 438 26.1 16.8 57.5
2008 424 27.0 15.7 54.7
2009 431 26.7 16.0 59.4
2010 437 29.1 14.9 62
2011 436 26.3 16.5 63.3
2012 428 26.9 15.8 69.6
2013 414 28.8 14.3 68.1
2014 434 42.6 10.1 74.4
2015 389 26.0 14.9 69.7
2016 405 24.0 16.8 65.2
2017 401 24.1 16.5 62.6
2018 394 23.1 17.0 64.7
2019 371 23.7 15.6 59.6
2020 364 24.2 15.0 50.3
2021 366 23.2 15.7 56.8
2022 383 20.9 18.3 54
2023 370 19.9 18.5 74.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West End High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,383 (13.7%) $8,704 (86.3%) $10,088

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West End High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 201st of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 289th of 437 Middle schools
 20.1%
Ranks 223rd of 366 High schoolsRanks 235th of 371 High schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (West End High School)38.97.9
 31%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Etowah County)43.715.5
 28.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (West End High School)42.910.5
 32.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Etowah County)42.411.5
 31%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%
End of Course Mathematics (West End High School)32.39.3
 23%
   End of Course Mathematics (Etowah County)43.517.8
 25.7%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (West End High School)30.720.4
 10.3%
   End of Course Science (Etowah County)45.229
 16.3%
   End of Course Science (Alabama)42.631.7
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students371370
 0.3%
African American37
 133.3%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic2724
 11.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White337320
 5%
Two or More Races318
 500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.6%74.6%
 15%


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Students at West End High School are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 370 students attended West End High School.

West End High School ranks 235th of 371 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

West End High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ivalee Elementary School
Elementary : West End Elementary School


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