Nitro High School is a public high school in the city of Nitro in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It is one of eight public high schools in the Kanawha County School District.
Serving 798 students in grades 9-12, Nitro High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 798 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nitro High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Nitro High School's student population of 798 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
798 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1917
Colors
Black, Red
School Rankings
Nitro High School ranks within the top 30% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nitro High School is 0.27, 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
#161 out of 627 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
2%
Black
7%
4%
White
85%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
91%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nitro High School's ranking?
Nitro High School is ranked #161 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Nitro High School often compared to?
Nitro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saint Albans High School, George Washington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nitro High School?
The graduation rate of Nitro High School is 87%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Nitro High School?
798 students attend Nitro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Nitro High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nitro High School?
Nitro High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nitro High School offer ?
Nitro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nitro High School part of?
Nitro High School is part of Kanawha County Schools School District.
School Reviews
1 3/24/2020
Not A very good school, went here from 2012 to 2016 and was on the verge of suspension for false accusations including dosing despite my computer lab only being for virtual classes (later in the year), principal here is also very rude to everyone he sees and only thinks of himself and raises. Lunch here is normal garbage food, which At this point is fine. Compares on how bad Andrew Jackson middle school was.
5 8/2/2010
This school came highly recommended to me and I will highly recommend it to everyone!
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