Mount Hope High School (Closed 2012)

Mount Hope High School served 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%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 48%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the West Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
302 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WV)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)
10-14%
44%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mount Hope High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)
20-24%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mount Hope High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
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Black
20%
4%
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White
79%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.34
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Graduation Rate
(10-11)
60-69%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mount Hope High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mount Hope High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) 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 14:1.
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 School District.

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