Enrollment
1,470
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010237000912
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 26/100 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
- 26
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wp Davidson High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wp Davidson High School
Wp Davidson High School is a higher-need, large high school in Mobile, Alabama, enrolling 1,470 students.
At 17.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.4% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,470 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 74 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #70, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (55%) and White (24%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 490 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 401 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,470 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Mobile's high schools, it stands alongside Baker High School (2,271 students): Wp Davidson High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.5:1 vs 16.6:1).
Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students) and Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students) alongside Wp Davidson High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wp Davidson High School compares
Wp Davidson High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,163
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mobile County, which includes Wp Davidson High School.
$12,163
Per student
-3%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 49.5%
Federal 24.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,470 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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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.
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 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wp Davidson High School a good school?
Wp Davidson High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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