University High School

131 Baker's Ridge Road
Morgantown, WV 26508
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,378 students in grades 9-12, University High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in WV)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 43% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

University High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

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School Overview

University High School's student population of 1,378 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,378 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
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School Rankings

University High School ranks within the top 10% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University High School is 0.21, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WV)
#43 out of 629 schools
(Top 10%)
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43%
28%
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68%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
2%
2%
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Black
3%
4%
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White
89%
89%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
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95%
90%
This chart display graduation rate of University High School and public school graduation rate of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University High School's ranking?
University High School is ranked #43 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are University High School often compared to?
University High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morgantown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of University High School?
The graduation rate of University High School is 95%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 90%.
How many students attend University High School?
1,378 students attend University High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of University High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University High School?
University High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does University High School offer ?
University High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is University High School part of?
University High School is part of Monongalia County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 95% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 43% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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