West End High School

www.ecboe.org/wehs

370 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

West End High School is a public secondary school located in Walnut Grove, Alabama, serving as part of the Etowah County School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school plays a central role in the local community, fostering a focused academic environment for students in the surrounding area. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances core curriculum requirements with opportunities for personal development and extracurricular involvement.

The school’s official portal, hosted by the Etowah County Board of Education, serves as a primary resource for parents, students, and staff to stay informed about district policies, academic calendars, and school-specific news. With a commitment to the "Patriot" spirit, West End High School emphasizes both scholastic achievement and athletic participation, striving to prepare its student body for post-secondary success, whether that leads to higher education, trade certification, or the workforce.

370

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West End High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	315
Hispanic	28
Black	7
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
315 (85.1%)
Hispanic
28 (7.6%)
Two or More
19 (5.1%)
Black
7 (1.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Etowah County
Phone:	(256)622-1112
Website:	http://www.ecboe.org/wehs
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
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 70

Grade 8 70

Grade 9 53

Grade 10 60

Grade 11 58

Grade 12 59