- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mobile, AL
Wp Davidson High School
Federal NCES profile for Wp Davidson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010237000912
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wp Davidson High School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #7 of 7
- high schools in Mobile · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wp Davidson High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wp Davidson High School ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Mobile, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Wp Davidson High School held near 1,473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-62 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 84.0 → 84.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-62 students YoY 010237000912 · Mobile, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,470 enr · 17.5:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (2,271 students)
Wp Davidson High School held near 1,473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-62 headcount). Teacher FTE held 84.0 → 84.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Wp Davidson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker High Sch
Baker High School
2,271 students
- Mary G Montgom
Mary G Montgomery High School
1,888 students
- Alma Bryant Hi
Alma Bryant High School
1,624 students
- This school
Wp Davidson High School
1,470 students
- Bernice J Caus
Bernice J Causey Middle School
1,339 students
- Theodore High
Theodore High School
1,218 students
What this shows Wp Davidson High School reports 1,470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wp Davidson High School compares
Wp Davidson High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▼ 6% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,470 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,470
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Alabama - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,245
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
218
in-school suspensions + 183 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 55.0%
White 23.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Wp Davidson High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Mobile County reports $13,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wp Davidson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Theodore High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wp Davidson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools in Mobile
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Baker High School
Standard public school
2,271 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Murphy High School
Standard public school
1,212 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Ben C Rain High School
Standard public school
587 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
John L Leflore Magnet School
Standard public school
582 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Continuous Learning Center
Alternative education program
259 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Evening Educational Options
Alternative education program
41 students
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,470 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wp Davidson High School
How many students attend Wp Davidson High School?
Wp Davidson High School has 1,470 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mobile, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,535 (2022-23) → 1,473 (2023-24), nearly flat (-62).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wp Davidson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wp Davidson High School is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wp Davidson High School?
55.4% of students at Wp Davidson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wp Davidson High School?
The largest demographic group at Wp Davidson High School is African American at 55.0% of enrollment, in Mobile, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wp Davidson High School?
Wp Davidson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wp Davidson High School rank among high schools in Mobile?
By Resource Investment Index, Wp Davidson High School ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Mobile, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Mobile on the city page.
What other schools are in Mobile County?
Besides Wp Davidson High School, Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students), Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students), and Alma Bryant High School (1,624 students). See the Mobile County district page for the complete list.