Matewan High School (Closed 2012)

Matewan High School serves 196 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
196 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WV)
(10-11)
30-39%
44%
(10-11)
30-39%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
4%
4%
White
96%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
(10-11)
75-79%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% WV state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Matewan High School?
The graduation rate of Matewan High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 78%.
How many students attend Matewan High School?
196 students attend Matewan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Matewan High School students are White, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Matewan High School?
Matewan High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Matewan High School offer ?
Matewan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Matewan High School part of?
Matewan High School is part of Mingo County Schools.

Recent Articles

The First Six Weeks at a New Public School
The First Six Weeks at a New Public School
The first six weeks reveal how children are adapting to a new public school. Learn which academic, social, emotional, attendance, and routine signals parents should monitor closely.
Will Your Child Receive Enough Individual Attention? Looking Beyond Student-Teacher Ratios
Will Your Child Receive Enough Individual Attention? Looking Beyond Student-Teacher Ratios
Student-teacher ratios reveal only part of a school’s story. Learn how families can evaluate class size, staffing, teacher access, tutoring, feedback, and personalized support for children today.
What Families Should Ask About AI Use in Public Schools
What Families Should Ask About AI Use in Public Schools
Families need clear answers about classroom AI. Learn what to ask public schools about teaching, academic integrity, privacy, teacher oversight, equity, and student learning before concerns arise.