Serving 13 students in grades 8-12, Wv Childrens Home ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in WV)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wv Childrens Home ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Wv Childrens Home's student population of 13 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wv Childrens Home is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
8%
4%
White
92%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WV state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WV state average).
How many students attend Wv Childrens Home?
13 students attend Wv Childrens Home.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Wv Childrens Home students are White, and 8% of students are Black.
What grades does Wv Childrens Home offer ?
Wv Childrens Home offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wv Childrens Home part of?
Wv Childrens Home is part of Wv Schools Of Diversion And Transition School District.
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