West End High School is a public high school in Walnut Grove, Alabama, United States. It is a part of Etowah County Schools.
Serving 365 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). 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 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (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 365 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering, Challenging, Succeeding.
School Rankings
West End 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 End High School is 0.26, 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
#932 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
1%
32%
White
86%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 End High School's ranking?
West End High School is ranked #932 out of 1,275 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% 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 80-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend West End High School?
365 students attend West End High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of West End High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West End High School?
West End High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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