Wenonah High School

Wenonah High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2800 Wilson Rd SW,  Birmingham, AL
Birmingham City Schools
3.5
3.7
669 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Regina Carr Hunter
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
17
Math Proficiency
1%
Reading Proficiency
12%
Average GPA
3.11
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B-
Teachers
C-
College Prep
C-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.11
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
1%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
500
Verbal
520
Average ACT
17
Math
16
English
17
Reading
18
Science
17
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
94.2%
State Average
27.8%
Science
64.1%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
220:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.7%
Female
46.3%
Black
88.2%
Hispanic
9.6%
Two or more races
1%
White
1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Alabama A&M University 164 Students
Alabama State University 143 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 116 Students
The University of Alabama 112 Students
Troy University 102 Students
Jacksonville State University 90 Students
Auburn University 76 Students
Tuskegee University 70 Students
Lawson State Community College - Birmingham 66 Students
University of Montevallo 51 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 61 Students
Business 46 Students
Psychology 24 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 21 Students
Computer Science 20 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 20 Students
Biology 18 Students
Small Business Management 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Early Childhood Education 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 109 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/10/2026
My overall experience with Wenonah High school would be good and bad. I say this because although the school is disorganized Im very grateful for some of the teachers that ive met.
5.0 Junior
3/19/2024
We have a lot of activities like flcca you need to join it they take you out of town to go see colleges you never seen before
3.0 Senior
5/2/2023
My experience at Wenonah High School was okay, but it isn't the ideal high school experience. A change that I would make to this school is bringing back the salad bar.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/1/2019
Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible. A picture is worth a thousand words!!! The picture that is being painted by the administrative personnel is counterfeit.
5.0 parent
1/4/2009
5.0 student
9/11/2008
5.0 student
9/6/2008

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Wenonah High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Birmingham, AL and is served by the Birmingham City Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 669 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 1% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. Wenonah High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.11, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 17. Discover additional schools in the area, like Midfield High School, Spring Valley School, Jones Valley Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Birmingham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wenonah High School.

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