Serving 14 students in grades 9-12, Donald R. Kuhn Juvenile Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Donald R. Kuhn Juvenile Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#100 out of 627 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
29%
4%
White
57%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Donald R. Kuhn Juvenile Center's ranking?
Donald R. Kuhn Juvenile Center is ranked #100 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Donald R. Kuhn Juvenile Center?
14 students attend Donald R. Kuhn Juvenile Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Donald R. Kuhn Juvenile Center students are White, 29% of students are Black, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Donald R. Kuhn Juvenile Center offer ?
Donald R. Kuhn Juvenile Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Donald R. Kuhn Juvenile Center part of?
Donald R. Kuhn Juvenile Center is part of West Virginia Schools Of Diversion And Transition School District.
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