Huntington High School is a four year high school located on top of a hill just outside Huntington, West Virginia.
Serving 1,667 students in grades 9-12, Huntington High School ranks in the top 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 23% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,667 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Huntington High School serves the western part of Huntington, WV, covering an attendance area of approximately 45.9 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the zone edge being about 7.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Huntington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Huntington High School's student population of 1,667 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,667 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1996
Campus Size
69 acres (0.28 km2)
School Rankings
Huntington High School ranks within the top 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Huntington High School is 0.47, 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
#257 out of 617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
79%
92.6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Gold, Old gold
School Mascot
Highlander
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Huntington High School's ranking?
Huntington High School is ranked #257 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Huntington High School often compared to?
Huntington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cabell Midland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Huntington High School?
The graduation rate of Huntington High School is 79%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 92.6%.
How many students attend Huntington High School?
1,667 students attend Huntington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Huntington High School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Huntington High School?
Huntington High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Huntington High School offer ?
Huntington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Huntington High School part of?
Huntington High School is part of Cabell County Schools.
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