Serving 16 students in grades 8-10, Pressley Ridge @ Grant Gardens ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-10
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WV
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pressley Ridge @ Grant Gardens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Pressley Ridge @ Grant Gardens's student population of 16 students has declined by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-10
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
7 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Pressley Ridge @ Grant Gardens ranks within the top 20% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pressley Ridge @ Grant Gardens is 0.34, 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
#111 out of 617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
2%
Black
6%
4%
White
81%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pressley Ridge @ Grant Gardens's ranking?
Pressley Ridge @ Grant Gardens is ranked #111 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Pressley Ridge @ Grant Gardens?
16 students attend Pressley Ridge @ Grant Gardens.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Pressley Ridge @ Grant Gardens students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Pressley Ridge @ Grant Gardens offer ?
Pressley Ridge @ Grant Gardens offers enrollment in grades 8-10 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pressley Ridge @ Grant Gardens part of?
Pressley Ridge @ Grant Gardens is part of West Virginia Schools Of Diversion And Transition.
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