WP Davidson High School

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WP Davidson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3900 Pleasant Valley Rd,  Mobile, AL
Mobile County Schools
3.7
4.3
1,470 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Lewis Copeland
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
30%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
79%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
79
Full Time Teachers
79
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
540
Verbal
540
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
46.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
40%
State Average
27.8%
Science
27.1%
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
536:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Black
55%
White
23.7%
Hispanic
10.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.3%
Two or more races
4.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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.
University of South Alabama 585 Students
Auburn University 369 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 343 Students
The University of Alabama 335 Students
Troy University 205 Students
Alabama A&M University 201 Students
Tuskegee University 180 Students
Alabama State University 175 Students
Spring Hill College 163 Students
University of Mobile 154 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 135 Students
Computer Science 90 Students
Psychology 85 Students
Business 83 Students
Biology 81 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 55 Students
Mechanical Engineering 55 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 51 Students
Computer Software Engineering 41 Students
Engineering 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 263 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/12/2025
Amazing school, very welcoming. There's all types of opportunities that are given to each and every student to achieve anything they want in life.
4.0 Senior
12/30/2024
The programs are great, but some of the teachers can be hard on students. I would recommend the AP, IB, and EPIC programs.
5.0 Senior
9/28/2024
I love how we do a haunted house walk thru at Davidson but I wish we can have a like field day with the school more activities to do. The worst part about Davidson the fights
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 14 Reviews
5.0 teacher
2/24/2018
If you are interested in a quality STEM education in the Mobile County Public School system, DHS is worth your consideration.
5.0 student
1/4/2018
This is an amazingly productive signing school
4.0 other
6/20/2017
I enjoyed my years at Davidson. It was a safe, academic environment. I felt prepared for the life after high school.
5.0 other
9/16/2016
Davidson had wonderful programs and teachers who challenge and inspire students. Their support staff is also great.

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WP Davidson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Mobile, AL and is served by the Mobile County Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,470 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 30% are proficient in reading. WP Davidson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 79%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $203,491. Discover additional schools in the area, like Acceleration Day And Evening Academy, St Luke's Episcopal School, St Luke's Episcopal School Japonica Campus, and more. Learn more about what Mobile has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near WP Davidson High School.

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