West Limestone High School
School Overview
West Limestone High School is a public school located in Lester, Alabama. It is a school in Limestone County School District district.
According to the Alabama state assessment result, 39% of students are proficient in Math learning and 40% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 491 students through grade 6 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1 where a total of 46 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 491 students are attending West Limestone High School. By gender, there are 106 and 385 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
West Limestone High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 79 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Black | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| White | 72 | 37 | 35 |
| in LEP Program | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 79 | 41 | 38 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 46 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for West Limestone High School and the students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1. All teachers are certified. 82.6% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 46 | Students per teacher: 11 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 46 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 6 | 13.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 4.3% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 246 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 20,397 Households |
| Population | 59,041 |
| Male | 31,284 |
| Female | 30,099 |
| Child Population | 19,622 |
| Total Housing Units | 23,181 Units |
| Average House Value | $149,400 |
| Average Rent Cost | $710 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.00% |
| Average Household Income | $59,253 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.29% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
West Limestone High School offers 9 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 74 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 116 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at West Limestone High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 9 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 74 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 10 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 8 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 13 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 116 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Limestone County
In Limestone County, 17 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.