Nicholas County High School
- Nicholas County High School serves 693 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
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Nicholas County High School places among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Nicholas County High School's student population of 693 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 693 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Nicholas County High School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Nicholas County High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.12. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 2% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 100% | 90% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.12 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 14% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Nicholas County s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Nicholas County High School is Nicholas County Career/technical Center (9.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Summersville Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Summersville Summersville Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 513 students
0.0 miles
40 Grizzly Rd
Summersville, WV 26651
(304)872-5092 0.0 6-8 513 - Summersville Glade Creek Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 166 students
1.8 miles
7950 Webster Road
Summersville, WV 26651
(304)872-2882 1.8 PK-5 166 - Summersville Summersville Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 447 students
3.1 miles
108 Mckees Creek Road
Summersville, WV 26651
(304)872-1421 3.1 PK-5 447 - Summersville Zela Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 98 students
6.7 miles
1073 Country Rd.
Summersville, WV 26651
(304)872-1481 6.7 PK-5 98 - Summersville Mt Nebo Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 98 students
7.7 miles
110 Schoolhouse Lane
Summersville, WV 26651
(304)872-2440 7.7 PK-5 98
School Reviews
| 5 Okay I''m not that smart maybe just a little I''m in ninth grade but I wanted to know do you have to be smart to go to Nicholas county high school in Wv - Posted by Student/Alumni - Snow_ |
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