Wahama Junior/senior High School

#1 White Falcon Drive, P.o. Bo
Mason, WV 25260
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 404 students in grades 7-12, Wahama Junior/senior 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 16% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in WV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wahama Junior/senior High School's student population of 404 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Wahama Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wahama Junior/senior High School is 0.10, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (WV)
#415 out of 629 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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16%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wahama Junior/senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
43%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wahama Junior/senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
95%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
This chart display the diversity score of Wahama Junior/senior High School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
90%
This chart display graduation rate of Wahama Junior/senior High School and public school graduation rate of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wahama Junior/senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wahama Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Wahama Junior/senior High School is ranked #415 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Wahama Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Wahama Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Point Pleasant Junior/senior High School, Hannan Junior/senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wahama Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Wahama Junior/senior High School is 90%, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 90%.
How many students attend Wahama Junior/senior High School?
404 students attend Wahama Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Wahama Junior/senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wahama Junior/senior High School?
Wahama Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wahama Junior/senior High School offer ?
Wahama Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wahama Junior/senior High School part of?
Wahama Junior/senior High School is part of Mason County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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