Hedgesville High School is located in Hedgesville, West Virginia, United States. Enrollment is around 1,300. Its mascot is the Eagle, and its colors are blue and gold.
Serving 1,346 students in grades 9-12, Hedgesville 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 11% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,346 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hedgesville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hedgesville High School's student population of 1,346 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,346 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1866
School Rankings
Hedgesville 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 Hedgesville High School is 0.45, which is more 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
#356 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
96%
92.6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.1%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hedgesville High School's ranking?
Hedgesville High School is ranked #356 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Hedgesville High School often compared to?
Hedgesville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martinsburg High School, Spring Mills High School, Musselman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hedgesville High School?
The graduation rate of Hedgesville High School is 96%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 92.6%.
How many students attend Hedgesville High School?
1,346 students attend Hedgesville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Hedgesville High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hedgesville High School?
Hedgesville High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hedgesville High School offer ?
Hedgesville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hedgesville High School part of?
Hedgesville High School is part of Berkeley County Schools.
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