WP Davidson High School

3900 Pleasant Valley Road

School District

Mobile County
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:17
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by teacher on February 24, 2018

If you are interested in a quality STEM education in the Mobile County Public School system, DHS is worth your consideration.
Submitted by student on January 04, 2018

This is an amazingly productive signing school
Submitted by other on June 19, 2017

I enjoyed my years at Davidson. It was a safe, academic environment. I felt prepared for the life after high school.
Submitted by other on September 16, 2016

Davidson had wonderful programs and teachers who challenge and inspire students. Their support staff is also great.
Submitted by other on September 16, 2016

We are new to Davidson and so far we are very happy we chose to attend the IB and Epic program here. My daughter is happy here and having a great time learning. It is a safe clean environment for lear
Submitted by other on September 16, 2016

I had a daughter graduate a couple of years ago w/ an Epic major advanced diploma. She absolutely loved Mrs. Haskins. I have another daughter currently enrolled and working toward an IB diploma. We couldn't be happier with the teachers, classes offered and of course Mr. Copeland.
Submitted by parent on March 06, 2015

Davidson athletics have changed my child's life. The coaches and administrators are an amazing team.
Submitted by student on January 05, 2013

This school has probably been the worst school I've had the displeasure of attending. The halls, floors, and classrooms are always dirty. If you sit down on the floor and you get up, you will see that you have all sorts of dirt and particles on your pants/shirt/whatever you sat on. It always smells in the hallways and the school has litter all over the place outside and the building is about 50 years old and HASN'T been remodeled or renovated. Paint chips off of the walls all the time and in one of my classrooms, part of the ceiling even caved in and fell, but no one ever fixed it! I never see the janitors doing any work at school either. They just mill around outside. I had a few really good teachers that I liked, but the classroom was awful. The students refused to actually listen and learn, which makes it harder for other people who want to do well in class. The environment was really negative, and no one really cared about class, even in an honors/advanced classroom! Don't go to school here and don't send your children here. I hated it with a passion and as soon as I could, I switched schools at semester. Just don't do it.
Submitted by parent on November 03, 2012

Davidson is really three schools. There are the mainstream students, then there are the students who apply to and are accepted into the International Baccelaureate Program (IB) or the Engineering Pathways Integred Curriculum (EPIC). In my opinion if your child is preparing for college classes there are only three public high schools worth attending in Mobile- Phillips, Murphy, and Davidson (The elite public school is the Alabama Academy of Math & Science, but it is a boarding school with highly competitive slots). IT DOESN"T MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE. I know parents who drive their children in from surrounding rural communities. However, all the slots in the IB and EPIC programs are competitive. Once accepted if you can't maintain a 60% average and show self disciplne, you're out- and there are three students waiting to take your place. My boys have had no problem meeting these requirements. My youngest scored 100% on his state math exam and is already tapped by Duke University's TIP program. I am a strong believer in Mobile's Magnet School Program.
Submitted by parent on May 16, 2012

Awful awful awful is all I can say! Everyone in the office was helpful when enrolling but after that they are just rude! 12 phone calls to principal that were NEVER returned. Two lunch hours spent in office trying to talk to someone, wasted! Trying to get answers is a total waste of time. The best decision I can possibly make is to remove my child asap!
Submitted by parent on March 13, 2011

My daughter has had the BEST experience here. I know she's going to cry at graduation, which isn't something she does too often. Go Warriors!
Submitted by student on February 04, 2011

I love this school. Davidson High School has challenged me academically, introduced me to a diverse variety of culture, and caused me to grow over all as an individual. I could not have gone to a better high school.
Submitted by student on February 04, 2011

As a senior, I can say that this school has helped me a lot. It has sufficiently prepared me for college. They offer Honors, A.P. and I.B. courses. Don't take regular classes unless you like being around hooligans, but that is the same at all public high schools. In Mobile County, Davidson is one of two high schools to offer the International Baccalaureate program. The other school is Murphy. However, if your child is interested in taking I.B. classes, then they should go to Davidson because of the smaller class sizes and therefore better one-on-one help. Murphy's I.B. class is much larger than Davidson. As of 2011, there are 7 senior I.B. seniors at Davidson as compared to 30 something at Murphy. The A.P. classes are excellent as well. However, if your child is interseted in taking Honors Classes, then they won't be challenged at all. Davidson's EPIC Program is good if your child wants to know what an engineer does.
Submitted by teacher on February 01, 2011

Come experience the Davidson Difference. Our school has an energized and caring faculty that will push students to be better communicators and thinkers each year. The International Baccalaureate (IB), Pre-Engineering (EPIC), and Advanced Placement (AP) programs are the best in the area with outstanding test results and successful graduates. Come check us out and you will see the Davidson Difference!