Serving 607 students in grades 9-12, Weir 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 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 607 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Weir High School's student population of 607 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
607 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Weir High School ranks within the top 50% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weir High School is 0.22, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#313 out of 629 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
2%
Black
4%
4%
White
88%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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 is Weir High School's ranking?
Weir High School is ranked #313 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Weir High School?
The graduation rate of Weir High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 90%.
How many students attend Weir High School?
607 students attend Weir High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Weir High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weir High School?
Weir High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Weir High School offer ?
Weir High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Weir High School part of?
Weir High School is part of Hancock County Schools School District.
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