Pressley Ridge At Laurel Park High School (Closed 2021)

Serving 12 students in grades 8-11, Pressley Ridge At Laurel Park High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8-11
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WV)
(18-19)
<50%
38%
(17-18)
<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
17%
4%
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White
75%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
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Source: 2021-2022 (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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WV state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WV state average).
How many students attend Pressley Ridge At Laurel Park High School?
12 students attend Pressley Ridge At Laurel Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Pressley Ridge At Laurel Park High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Pressley Ridge At Laurel Park High School offer ?
Pressley Ridge At Laurel Park High School offers enrollment in grades 8-11 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pressley Ridge At Laurel Park High School part of?
Pressley Ridge At Laurel Park High School is part of West Virginia Schools Of Diversion And Transition School District.

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