Wp Davidson High School

About Wp Davidson High School

W.P. Davidson High School is a public high school located in Mobile, Alabama. It is part of the Mobile County Public School System and serves students in grades 9-12. The school has a rich history of academic excellence and extracurricular success.
The school was founded in 1949 and named after former Mobile County Superintendent of Education, William P. Davidson. It has consistently been one of the top-performing schools in the state, with a strong emphasis on academics and athletics. The school offers a wide variety of courses, including Advanced Placement classes and college-level courses.
The school also has a strong extracurricular program, with numerous clubs and activities available for students to participate in. These activities include student government, band, drama, debate, and robotics. The school also has a wide range of sports teams, including football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, and track and field.
At W.P. Davidson High School, students are encouraged to strive for excellence in all areas of their lives. With its commitment to academic excellence and extracurricular activities, the school provides a well-rounded education that prepares students for success in college and beyond.

Address:	3900 Pleasant Valley Rd Mobile, AL 36609
Phone:	(251) 221-3084
Site:	www.wpdavidson.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,613 students

Overview Wp Davidson High School

Wp Davidson High School serves 1,613 students in grades 9-12.
Wp Davidson High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Wp Davidson High School

Wp Davidson High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Wp Davidson High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.