Serving 332 students in grades 6-12, Clay-battelle 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 25-29% (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 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clay-Battelle High School serves the west part of its district in Blacksville, WV, covering an area of approximately 114.7 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 11.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clay-battelle High School's student population of 332 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
332 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1939
School Rankings
Clay-battelle 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 Clay-battelle High School is 0.04, 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
#332 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
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
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
3%
White
98%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥90%
92.6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Grey, Navy Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clay-battelle High School's ranking?
Clay-battelle High School is ranked #332 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Clay-battelle High School often compared to?
Clay-battelle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like University High School, Morgantown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% 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 Clay-battelle High School?
The graduation rate of Clay-battelle High School is 90%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 92.6%.
How many students attend Clay-battelle High School?
332 students attend Clay-battelle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Clay-battelle High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clay-battelle High School?
Clay-battelle High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clay-battelle High School offer ?
Clay-battelle High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clay-battelle High School part of?
Clay-battelle High School is part of Monongalia County Schools.
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