Calhoun County Middle/High School is a coeducational public school serving grades 5–12 in Mount Zion, West Virginia. In addition to the Middle/High School there are two elementary schools. The elementary schools are located at Arnoldsburg and Pleasant Hill.
Serving 498 students in grades 5-12, Calhoun Middle/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 25% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Calhoun Middle/High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Mount Zion, WV, covering approximately 280.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 9.9 miles to the edge of the zone and up to 15.7 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Calhoun Middle/high School's student population of 498 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
498 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Motto
Improving Lives Through Learning
School Rankings
Calhoun Middle/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 Calhoun Middle/high School is 0.06, which is less 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
#459 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
97%
87%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
92.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Mascot
Red Devil
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calhoun Middle/high School's ranking?
Calhoun Middle/high School is ranked #459 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calhoun Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Calhoun Middle/high School is 85-89%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 92.6%.
How many students attend Calhoun Middle/high School?
498 students attend Calhoun Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Calhoun Middle/high School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Calhoun Middle/high School?
Calhoun Middle/high School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Calhoun Middle/high School offer ?
Calhoun Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Calhoun Middle/high School part of?
Calhoun Middle/high School is part of Calhoun County Schools.
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