Matewan High School (Closed 2012)

Matewan High School serves 196 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
196 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WV)
(10-11)
30-39%
44%
(10-11)
30-39%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
4%
4%
White
96%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
(10-11)
75-79%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% WV state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Matewan High School?
The graduation rate of Matewan High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 78%.
How many students attend Matewan High School?
196 students attend Matewan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Matewan High School students are White, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Matewan High School?
Matewan High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Matewan High School offer ?
Matewan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Matewan High School part of?
Matewan High School is part of Mingo County Schools.

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