Oak Glen High School is a public high school near New Cumberland, West Virginia, United States. It is one of two high schools in the Hancock County School District, serving the northern part of the county including the communities of Chester, Newell, and New Manchester.
Serving 495 students in grades 9-12, Oak Glen High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Glen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Oak Glen High School's student population of 495 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
495 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1963
Colors
Gold, White, Columbia blue
School Rankings
Oak Glen High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Glen High School is 0.06, which is less 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
#452 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
97%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
91%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Glen High School's ranking?
Oak Glen High School is ranked #452 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oak Glen High School?
The graduation rate of Oak Glen High School is 95%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Oak Glen High School?
495 students attend Oak Glen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Oak Glen High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Glen High School?
Oak Glen High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oak Glen High School offer ?
Oak Glen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oak Glen High School part of?
Oak Glen High School is part of Hancock County Schools School District.
School Reviews
1 10/20/2020
Just look at the scores for truth on how bad this school performs. We are below proficiency in every major academic subject. Teachers are flaccid and unmotivated, some offer grades for case of Mountain Dew! Teachers are ill-prepared and left to do whatever they please. The administrative team holds no one accountable. As a result, students are not prepared for college. Less than 50% of students who go to college actually graduate.
5 4/23/2008
Oak Glen High is a great school with a rich tradition of having quality students and excellent teachers. The last few years have seen turnover in the teaching staff, but the quality students continue. The atmosphere at the school is relaxed and education minded. The only criticism I have of the school is the lack of push for quality coaches in the school system. The county has continued to just hire a living organism to coach football, basketball, baseball, etc. They have had excellent people coaching, but they continue to lose these people because the central office doesn't care enough about athletics going hand in hand with education. I saw the school in 2004 become the only school in the state to have two Number one ranked teams of the same gender at the same time of the year. This is unheard of, but we lose our quality coaches and don't attempt to hire quality people to replace them.
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