Preston High School
- Preston High School serves 1,196 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Preston High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
School Overview
- Preston High School's student population of 1,196 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,196 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 80 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Preston High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 639 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Preston High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.18. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #463 out of 639 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 100% | 90% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.18 |
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| Graduation Rate | 83% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Preston County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Preston High School is Southern Garrett High School (15.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Central Preston Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kingwood Central Preston Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 336 students
0.1 miles
64 Wildcat Way
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304)329-0033 0.1 5-8 336 - Kingwood Kingwood Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 460 students
0.8 miles
207 S Price Street
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304)329-1034 0.8 PK-4 460 - Tunnelton South Preston School Grades: PK-8 | 391 students
5.7 miles
5258 South Preston Highway
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304)568-2292 5.7 PK-8 391 - Arthurdale West Preston School Grades: PK-8 | 763 students
7.5 miles
113 Eby School Road
Arthurdale, WV 26520
(304)864-3835 7.5 PK-8 763 - Terra Alta Terra Alta/east Preston School Grades: PK-8 | 387 students
7.9 miles
1103 East State Avenue
Terra Alta, WV 26764
(304)789-2344 7.9 PK-8 387
School Reviews
| 2 Too many kids, teachers/admin can't keep track of. Students "slip through the cracks". Can't get anyone on telephone or to return any messages. Parents & students are pretty much on their own. If you want to talk to anyone there, you have to go to the school itself. Not bad if you live in area, but for people that are an hour away and have to work, it is impossible. The school doesn't communicate well with parents. My student complains that bathrooms are always dirty and no doors on stalls. School "can't afford" to spend money on things like new books or desks, but can spend away when it comes to football (and only football) even though they haven't won a single game in years. Can't speak on other sports other than they only spend money on football program. I'm not against football, but I think academics should come first, then sports programs . . . and all sports programs should be treated equally. - Posted by Parent - jcase |
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