Burch High School (Closed 2012)

Burch High School serves 351 students in grades 7-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
351 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (WV)
(10-11)
25-29%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Burch 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 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
30-34%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Burch 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 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Burch High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Burch High School and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
99%
89%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Burch High School and the percentage of White public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Burch High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Burch High School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
65-69%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Burch High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Burch High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% WV state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burch High School?
The graduation rate of Burch High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 78%.
How many students attend Burch High School?
351 students attend Burch High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Burch High School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burch High School?
Burch High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Burch High School offer ?
Burch High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Burch High School part of?
Burch High School is part of Mingo County Schools School District.

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