Lewis County High School vs. South Harrison High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lewis County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 756 students in grades 8-12, Lewis County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Serving 349 students in grades 9-12, South Harrison High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
8-12
9-12
Total Students
756 students
349 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#316 out of 627 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#309 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20-24%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
1
-
Grade 9 Students
238
113
Grade 10 Students
203
89
Grade 11 Students
171
81
Grade 12 Students
143
66
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
98%
96%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
