Wenonah High School

www.bhm.k12.al.us/wenonah

656 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wenonah High School is a public secondary school located in the western portion of Birmingham, Alabama, and is a key institution within the Birmingham City Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is deeply rooted in the local community and is often recognized for its strong emphasis on spirit, tradition, and student engagement. The school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness.

Beyond its academic offerings, Wenonah High School is well-known for its athletic tradition, particularly its competitive basketball and football programs, which serve as a major focal point for school and community pride. The administration and faculty strive to cultivate an environment that fosters personal growth and leadership, encouraging students to participate in clubs, arts, and community service initiatives. By providing a blend of traditional instruction and supportive resources, the school aims to empower its students to overcome local challenges and achieve success as they transition into adulthood.

656

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wenonah High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	36
Black	606
Two or More	8

Black
606 (92.4 %)
Hispanic
36 (5.5 %)
Two or More
8 (1.2 %)
White
6 (0.9 %)

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:	Birmingham City
Phone:	(205)231-1675
Website:	http://www.bhm.k12.al.us/wenonah
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	656
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	544
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 9 200

Grade 10 176

Grade 11 143

Grade 12 137