Below Average
#1129 of 1,356 schools in AL
Wetumpka High School
High School · Elmore County · Wetumpka, AL
An Elmore County high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1251 Coosa River Pkwy, Wetumpka, AL 36092
- Math 28% proficient (2022)
- Reading 44% proficient (2022)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wetumpka High School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wetumpka High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,476/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wetumpka), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,540
Median home value
$189,600
Median rent
$1,024/mo
College educated
16.7%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36092; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edge Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Edgewood AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Elmore County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 494 | Compare → |
| Holtville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 564 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Elmore County
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #16 of 16
- District spending per student
- $10,918NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wetumpka High School is listed in Elmore County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wetumpka High School
Wetumpka High School is a public high school in Wetumpka, AL, part of Elmore County, serving approximately 1,225 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,129 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wetumpka High School
What grades does Wetumpka High School serve?
Wetumpka High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wetumpka High School?
Wetumpka High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,225 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wetumpka High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wetumpka High School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wetumpka High School rank in AL?
Wetumpka High School ranks #1,129 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Wetumpka High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wetumpka High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Wetumpka High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wetumpka High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wetumpka High School a charter school?
No, Wetumpka High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wetumpka High School a Title I school?
No, Wetumpka High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wetumpka High School?
52.4% of students at Wetumpka High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,225
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Elmore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (334) 567-5158
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 36092)
- 21,170
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36092; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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