Wellborn High School

www.wwhs.me

491 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Wellborn High School, located in Anniston, Alabama, serves as a central educational hub for the local community, operating under the Calhoun County School District. The school is known for its strong sense of community spirit and a dedicated focus on preparing students for life after graduation. It offers a comprehensive high school curriculum that balances core academic requirements with various extracurricular opportunities, ensuring students have access to a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond academics, Wellborn High School places a significant emphasis on athletics and student life, which play a major role in the school's culture. By fostering a supportive environment, the administration and faculty aim to promote both personal growth and academic success among its student body. For families and community members, the school serves as a focal point for local pride, consistently striving to uphold its tradition of excellence while adapting to the evolving needs of its students.

491

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wellborn High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	378
Hispanic	32
Black	73
Asian	1
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
378 (77.0 %)
Black
73 (14.9 %)
Hispanic
32 (6.5 %)
Two or More
6 (1.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Calhoun County
Phone:	(256)741-7603
Website:	http://www.wwhs.me
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	290
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 64

Grade 8 90

Grade 9 94

Grade 10 75

Grade 11 76

Grade 12 92