Mount Hope High School (Closed 2012)

Mount Hope High School serves 302 students in grades 5-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
302 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WV)
(10-11)
10-14%
44%
(10-11)
20-24%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
20%
4%
White
79%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.34
(10-11)
60-69%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% WV state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Hope High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Hope High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 78%.
How many students attend Mount Hope High School?
302 students attend Mount Hope High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Mount Hope High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Hope High School?
Mount Hope High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mount Hope High School offer ?
Mount Hope High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Mount Hope High School part of?
Mount Hope High School is part of Fayette County Schools.

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