Is West Morgan High School a good school?

West Morgan High School ranks 189 th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West Morgan High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 438 students attended West Morgan High School.

What is the racial makeup of West Morgan High School?

Students at West Morgan High School are 55% White, 36% Hispanic, 6% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into West Morgan High School?

West Morgan High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : West Morgan Elementary School Middle : West Morgan Middle School

West Morgan High School

Summary:

West Morgan High School is a public high school in Trinity, Alabama, serving 438 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Morgan County School District. While the school has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, it has consistently underperformed academically, with lower standardized test scores and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

West Morgan High School's academic performance lags behind state and county averages, with only 15.79% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 23.12% and the Morgan County average of 19.82%. The school's performance in Science (32.46%) and English (18.92%) for 11th-grade students also trails the state and county. This trend is concerning, as the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 114 out of 366 Alabama high schools in 2018-2019 to 286 out of 371 in 2020-2021.

Compared to nearby schools like Hartselle High School and Priceville High School, West Morgan High School has significantly higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges. Addressing these socioeconomic factors and providing targeted support for underperforming student subgroups, such as Hispanic and Native American students, will be crucial for West Morgan High School to improve its overall performance and provide a high-quality education for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

261 S Greenway Dr
Trinity, AL 35673-6002

(256) 353-5214

District: Morgan County

SchoolDigger Rank:
189^th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,963

Feeder schools for West Morgan High School:

Elementary:	West Morgan Elementary School
Middle:	West Morgan Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 438

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.6%

Hispanic:

35.6%

African American:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Morgan High School ranks worse than 50% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked high schools in the Morgan County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.92. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Morgan High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.6%), Hispanic (35.6%), African American (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Morgan County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Morgan High School is 17, which is the lowest among 6 high schools in the Morgan County School District! (See more...)

Compare West Morgan High School employs 25.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Morgan High School is $10,963, which is the 3^rd highest among 5 high schools in the Morgan County School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Morgan High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Morgan High School 189^th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See West Morgan High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Native American students:

White students:

Morgan County:

SchoolDigger ranks Morgan County 50^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Morgan High School

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Rank History for all students at West Morgan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	77.55	39^th	357	89.1%
2005	77.61	38^th	359	89.4%
2006	81.80	21^st	357	94.1%
2007	79.09	40^th	358	88.8%
2008	58.43	152^nd	359	57.7%
2009	70.49	67^th	357	81.2%
2010	74.74	56^th	358	84.4%
2011	64.35	115^th	360	68.1%
2012	44.13	247^th	358	31.0%
2013	54.32	193^rd	358	46.1%
2014	51.94	165^th	358	53.9%
2015	54.97	140^th	353	60.3%
2016	40.00	203^rd	351	42.2%
2017	26.45	261^st	353	26.1%
2018	37.27	236^th	356	33.7%
2019	67.42	114^th	366	68.9%
2021	24.44	286^th	371	22.9%
2022	27.22	274^th	367	25.3%
2023	36.74	219^th	371	41.0%
2024	46.92	189^th	378	50.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Morgan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	42.18	30^th	63	52.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at West Morgan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.39	115^th	182	36.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Morgan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	17.27	286^th	315	9.2%
2018	18.68	289^th	349	17.2%
2019	69.40	94^th	358	73.7%
2021	15.65	318^th	361	11.9%
2022	25.57	279^th	361	22.7%
2023	43.13	184^th	349	47.3%
2024	44.58	192^nd	375	48.8%

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Rank History for Female students at West Morgan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	22.52	267^th	343	22.2%
2018	32.02	246^th	347	29.1%
2019	62.36	132^nd	354	62.7%
2021	27.23	258^th	359	28.1%
2022	28.17	266^th	367	27.5%
2023	31.31	237^th	358	33.8%
2024	53.89	144^th	366	60.7%

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Rank History for Male students at West Morgan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	32.19	227^th	339	33.0%
2018	42.05	207^th	350	40.9%
2019	68.28	103^rd	357	71.1%
2021	21.78	289^th	366	21.0%
2022	27.79	263^rd	366	28.1%
2023	40.04	197^th	358	45.0%
2024	39.66	219^th	368	40.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Morgan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	17.34	81^st	93	12.9%
2018	11.92	88^th	95	7.4%
2019	57.94	32^nd	103	68.9%
2021	19.89	97^th	113	14.2%
2022	16.08	99^th	114	13.2%
2023	20.32	105^th	122	13.9%
2024	28.79	91^st	139	34.5%

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Rank History for Native American students at West Morgan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2019	59.07	13^th	35	62.9%
2021	22.35	33^rd	40	17.5%
2022	19.62	35^th	40	12.5%
2023	24.46	33^rd	45	26.7%
2024	31.66	39^th	55	29.1%

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Rank History for White students at West Morgan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	20.75	193^rd	230	16.1%
2018	41.06	170^th	300	43.3%
2019	56.60	122^nd	313	61.0%
2021	17.19	283^rd	319	11.3%
2022	22.27	270^th	326	17.2%
2023	34.58	190^th	317	40.1%
2024	43.41	161^st	325	50.5%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Morgan High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1044	1044
1989	893	117	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1014
1990	909	122	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1037
1991	919	121	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1044
1992	875	94	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	974
1993	853	100	5	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	962
1994	894	100	6	5	2	n/a	n/a	-537	470
1995	421	46	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	471
1996	421	46	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	471
1997	407	38	3	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	454
1998	402	47	2	3	6	n/a	n/a	0	460
1999	399	43	1	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	449
2000	386	43	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	437
2001	403	48	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	460
2002	406	61	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	476
2003	406	61	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	476
2004	556	78	2	18	4	n/a	n/a	0	658
2005	573	78	2	29	3	n/a	n/a	0	685
2006	251	37	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	297
2007	257	46	0	16	3	n/a	n/a	0	322
2008	264	37	2	19	3	n/a	n/a	0	325
2009	281	37	1	30	5	n/a	n/a	0	354
2010	285	31	1	35	2	n/a	n/a	0	354
2011	304	30	5	41	1	0	1	0	382
2012	291	25	2	56	1	0	2	0	377
2013	281	29	1	59	1	0	1	0	372
2014	265	30	2	68	1	0	0	0	366
2015	259	27	1	86	2	0	0	0	375
2016	263	30	1	88	3	0	0	0	385
2017	255	24	1	103	2	1	0	0	386
2018	247	31	0	115	4	2	0	0	399
2019	254	29	0	124	4	2	0	0	413
2020	261	28	0	144	3	1	0	0	437
2021	258	28	1	143	5	1	0	0	436
2022	252	31	1	150	7	0	4	0	445
2023	239	27	1	156	6	0	9	0	438

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Morgan High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1044	52.0	20.0	0
1989	1014	54.0	18.7	n/a
1990	1037	56.0	18.5	0
1991	1044	57.0	18.3	n/a
1992	974	54.0	18.0	n/a
1993	962	54.0	17.8	n/a
1994	470	59.9	7.8	n/a
1995	471	28.5	16.5	n/a
1996	471	28.5	16.5	n/a
1997	454	28.2	16.1	18.3
1998	460	29.6	15.5	17.2
1999	449	29.0	15.5	18.5
2000	437	29.0	15.1	24.5
2001	460	30.0	15.3	26.3
2002	476	30.5	15.6	32.4
2003	476	30.5	15.6	32.4
2004	658	39.0	16.9	34.3
2005	685	39.0	17.6	38.7
2006	297	21.0	14.1	35
2007	322	17.8	18.1	36
2008	325	19.9	16.3	29.2
2009	354	19.8	17.7	35
2010	354	20.8	16.9	38.1
2011	382	24.8	15.3	43.2
2012	377	23.4	16.0	48.5
2013	372	25.2	14.7	43
2014	366	26.2	13.9	49.2
2015	375	21.0	17.8	46.7
2016	385	23.0	16.7	50.1
2017	386	23.0	16.7	48.7
2018	399	23.7	16.8	44.6
2019	413	23.7	17.4	50.1
2020	437	23.1	18.8	51.9
2021	436	22.1	19.6	43.3
2022	445	19.8	22.4	35.3
2023	438	25.7	17.0	65.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Morgan High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1044	52.0	20.0	0
1989	1014	54.0	18.7	n/a
1990	1037	56.0	18.5	0
1991	1044	57.0	18.3	n/a
1992	974	54.0	18.0	n/a
1993	962	54.0	17.8	n/a
1994	470	59.9	7.8	n/a
1995	471	28.5	16.5	n/a
1996	471	28.5	16.5	n/a
1997	454	28.2	16.1	18.3
1998	460	29.6	15.5	17.2
1999	449	29.0	15.5	18.5
2000	437	29.0	15.1	24.5
2001	460	30.0	15.3	26.3
2002	476	30.5	15.6	32.4
2003	476	30.5	15.6	32.4
2004	658	39.0	16.9	34.3
2005	685	39.0	17.6	38.7
2006	297	21.0	14.1	35
2007	322	17.8	18.1	36
2008	325	19.9	16.3	29.2
2009	354	19.8	17.7	35
2010	354	20.8	16.9	38.1
2011	382	24.8	15.3	43.2
2012	377	23.4	16.0	48.5
2013	372	25.2	14.7	43
2014	366	26.2	13.9	49.2
2015	375	21.0	17.8	46.7
2016	385	23.0	16.7	50.1
2017	386	23.0	16.7	48.7
2018	399	23.7	16.8	44.6
2019	413	23.7	17.4	50.1
2020	437	23.1	18.8	51.9
2021	436	22.1	19.6	43.3
2022	445	19.8	22.4	35.3
2023	438	25.7	17.0	65.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Morgan High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,602 (14.6%)	$9,345 (85.2%)	$10,963

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Morgan High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 114^th of 366 High schools	Ranks 219^th of 371 High schools	27.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (West Morgan High School)	36.5	9.5	27.1%
End of Course Mathematics (Morgan County)	45.7	19.2	26.5%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (West Morgan High School)	54.8	21.1	33.8%
End of Course Science (Morgan County)	49.8	27.6	22.2%
End of Course Science (Alabama)	42.6	31.7	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	413	438	6.1%
African American	29	27	6.9%
American Indian	4	6	50%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	124	156	25.8%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	254	239	5.9%
Two or More Races	0	9
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.1%	65.1%	14.9%

Schools Near West Morgan High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)				Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Morgan High School	Public	9-12	261 S Greenway Dr	Trinity	35673	Morgan County	Morgan County	No	No	No	No	(256) 353-5214	438	26	17.0	65.1%	239 (54.6%)	27 (6.2%)	156 (35.6%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)	46.9	189^th of 378 public high schools	50.0%		36.7	219^th of 371 public high schools	41.0%	30				15.8		32.5				18.9	$10,963	$1,602	$9,345
Austin High School	Public	10-12	3004 Modaus Road	Decatur	35601	Morgan County	Decatur City	No	No	No	No	(256) 552-3060	1,025	67	15.2	66.5%	317 (30.9%)	351 (34.2%)	312 (30.4%)	11 (1.1%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	28 (2.7%)	56.5	139^th of 378 public high schools	63.2%		61.2	121^st of 371 public high schools	67.4%	18				21.7		30.3				25.6	$12,464	$964	$11,500
Career Technical Center	Public	9-12	1625 Danville Road SW	Decatur	35601	Morgan County	Decatur City	No	No	No	No	(256) 552-3060	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
East Lawrence High School	Public	9-12	55 County Road 370	Trinity	35673	Morgan County	Lawrence County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 905-2430	474	29	16.5	67.1%	344 (72.6%)	71 (15.0%)	31 (6.5%)	4 (0.8%)	24 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50.7	165^th of 378 public high schools	56.3%		37.5	216^th of 371 public high schools	41.8%	51				21.7		25.5				24.0	$11,542	$2,199	$9,315
Lawrence County Developmental	Public	9-12	55 County Road 370	Trinity	35673	Morgan County	Lawrence County	No	No	No	No	(256) 905-2430	17			64.7%	10 (58.8%)	5 (29.4%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Decatur High School	Public	9-12	910 Somerville Road	Decatur	35601	Morgan County	Decatur City	No	No	No	No	(256) 552-3011	1,040	62	16.9	67.3%	381 (36.6%)	267 (25.7%)	332 (31.9%)	10 (1.0%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	45 (4.3%)	47.5	184^th of 378 public high schools	51.3%		71.3	85^th of 371 public high schools	77.1%	99				18.8		26.6				22.4	$12,970	$1,553	$11,379
Decatur High Developmental	Public	9-12	910 Somerville Road SE	Decatur	35601	Morgan County	Decatur City	No	No	No	No	(256) 552-3008	38			73.7%	13 (34.2%)	15 (39.5%)	10 (26.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Priceville High School	Public	9-12	2650 N Bethel Rd	Decatur	35603	Morgan County	Morgan County	No	No	No	No	(256) 353-1950	512	26	19.3	36.7%	439 (85.7%)	14 (2.7%)	36 (7.0%)	13 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.8%)	82.3	50^th of 378 public high schools	86.8%		95.5	25^th of 371 public high schools	93.3%	25				32.0		48.4				32.0	$10,170	$759	$9,395
Danville High School	Public	9-12	9235 Danville Rd	Danville	35619	Morgan County	Morgan County	No	No	No	No	(256) 773-9909	355	21	17.3	52.7%	302 (85.1%)	8 (2.3%)	36 (10.1%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	28.1	271^st of 378 public high schools	28.3%		28.6	261^st of 371 public high schools	29.6%	10				9.0		21.0				15.2	$10,438	$1,178	$9,244
Tanner High School	Public	6-12	12060 Sommers Rd	Tanner	35671	Limestone County	Limestone County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 233-6682	411	25	16.7	84.9%	135 (32.8%)	96 (23.4%)	156 (38.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.9%)	11	357^th of 378 public high schools	5.6%		16.9	320^th of 371 public high schools	13.7%	37	19.4	13.5	11.8	2.0	25.5	12.2	40.3	43.1	46.0	2.1	$13,280	$2,451	$10,814

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