Elkins High School

100 Kennedy Drive
Elkins, WV 26241
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 792 students in grades 9-12, Elkins High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 792 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in WV)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Elkins High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Elkins High School's student population of 792 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
792 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Elkins High School ranks within the top 30% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elkins High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WV)
#178 out of 629 schools
(Top 30%)
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25-29%
28%
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45-49%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
1%
2%
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Black
2%
4%
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White
95%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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0.10
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90-94%
90%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elkins High School's ranking?
Elkins High School is ranked #178 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elkins High School?
The graduation rate of Elkins High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 90%.
How many students attend Elkins High School?
792 students attend Elkins High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Elkins High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elkins High School?
Elkins High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elkins High School offer ?
Elkins High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elkins High School part of?
Elkins High School is part of Randolph County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 792 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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