About This School
Public School | Grades 9-12 | Bibb County
West Blocton High School is located in West Blocton, AL and is one of 4 high schools in Bibb County School District. It is a public school that serves 440 students in grades 9-12.
West Blocton High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Alabama in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See West Blocton High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, West Blocton High School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about West Blocton High School's students and teachers. more
West Blocton High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Alabama in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See West Blocton High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, West Blocton High School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about West Blocton High School's students and teachers. more
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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012
Nearby Cities
High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Bibb County Career/Technical Center 4.1 miles | n/a | |
| Tri-wil / Porta Cras School 4.6 miles | n/a | |
| The Boyd School 6.8 miles | n/a | |
| Mccully Hill Christian School 7.3 miles | n/a | |
| Tri-Will/Porta-Cras School 7.3 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 440
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, West Blocton High School had 58% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Alabama had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
86%
Black
11%
Hispanic
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Bibb County District Spending
$8,616Per Pupil
The Bibb County spends $8,616 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 55% on instruction, 36% on support services, 9% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Bibb County District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, West Blocton High School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the AHSGE
What is it?
The Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed starting in grade 10 in the subjects of reading, math, language, science, and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at one of four levels: does not meet, partially meets, meets, or exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards.
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Alabama, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) Results and Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) Results for all subjects tested.
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