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#819 of 1,356 schools in AL

Wp Davidson High School

High School · Mobile County · Mobile, AL

A Mobile County high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3900 Pleasant Valley Rd, Mobile, AL 36609

  • Math 36% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation31%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$13,245
Chronic Absenteeism35.6%

Students at Wp Davidson High School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency36%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

60.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Wp Davidson 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,430/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mobile), 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

$49,724

Median home value

$201,800

Median rent

$1,072/mo

College educated

33.6%

Homeownership

43.1%

Poverty rate

17.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36609; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
31% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·185 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·31 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bright Beginnings AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6private1–120.7 mi46Compare →
Acceleration Day and Evening AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.69–120.8 mi385Compare →
Cottage Hill Christian Academy, LowerPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–121.1 mi642Compare →
St Luke's Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–121.2 mi476Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Mobile County

Schools in district
92
Rank in district
#30 of 87
District spending per student
$13,245NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wp Davidson High School is listed in Mobile County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wp Davidson High School

Wp Davidson High School is a public high school in Mobile, AL, part of Mobile County, serving approximately 1,473 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #819 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wp Davidson High School

What grades does Wp Davidson High School serve?

Wp Davidson High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Wp Davidson High School?

Wp Davidson High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,473 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wp Davidson High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wp Davidson High School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wp Davidson High School rank in AL?

Wp Davidson High School ranks #819 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Wp Davidson High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wp Davidson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Wp Davidson High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wp Davidson High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Wp Davidson High School a charter school?

No, Wp Davidson High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wp Davidson High School a Title I school?

No, Wp Davidson High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wp Davidson High School?

60.5% of students at Wp Davidson 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
1,473
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
84
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Mobile County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.6%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 36609)
24,091
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
35
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 36609; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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