Serving 618 students in grades 9-12, Bluefield 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 15-19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 618 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bluefield High School serves the southwest part of Bluefield, WV, covering an area of approximately 45.2 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 8.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bluefield High School's student population of 618 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
618 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1903
School Rankings
Bluefield High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluefield High School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#442 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
26%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
63%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Graduation Rate
85-89%
92.6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
50%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
11%
8%
Showing 2003–2012. View full 14-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluefield High School's ranking?
Bluefield High School is ranked #442 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Bluefield High School often compared to?
Bluefield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pikeview High School, Montcalm High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bluefield High School?
The graduation rate of Bluefield High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 92.6%.
How many students attend Bluefield High School?
618 students attend Bluefield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bluefield High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bluefield High School?
Bluefield High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bluefield High School offer ?
Bluefield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bluefield High School part of?
Bluefield High School is part of Mercer County Schools.
School Reviews
Review Bluefield High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Is Your Child's School Day Too Structured?
Discover where free time disappears during your child's school day, how to evaluate lunch, recess, and classroom schedules, and what parents can do when breaks become structured activities.
When Your Child's Best Friend Is in Another Class
Discover how to help your child when their best friend is assigned to another classroom, including school placement policies, maintaining friendships, building connections, and knowing when to request help.
Should Your Child Repeat a Grade or Move Ahead?
Before agreeing to grade retention, learn what evidence to request, how to review school policies, explore alternatives, understand parental rights, and secure an effective academic support plan for your child.
