Huntington High School is a four year high school located on top of a hill just outside Huntington, West Virginia.
Serving 1,721 students in grades 9-12, Huntington 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 16% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). 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 15:1 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 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,721 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Huntington High School's student population of 1,721 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,721 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
Year Founded
1996
Colors
Green, Gold, Old gold
School Rankings
Huntington High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 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 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#341 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
2%
Black
13%
4%
White
71%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
91%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Highlander
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Huntington High School's ranking?
Huntington High School is ranked #341 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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 80%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Huntington High School?
1,721 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 Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 15:1, 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 School District.
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