Nitro High School vs. Saint Albans High School
Should I attend Nitro High School or Saint Albans High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Nitro High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Saint Albans High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 804 students in grades 9-12, Nitro High School ranks in the top 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 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Serving 977 students in grades 9-12, Saint Albans High School ranks in the top 20% 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 higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
804 students
977 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#201 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#106 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55-59%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
252
338
Grade 10 Students
193
203
Grade 11 Students
171
176
Grade 12 Students
188
260
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
1%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
86%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
