Princeton Senior High School
- Princeton Senior High School serves 1,018 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21% (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 54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 10%.
Top Placements
Princeton Senior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Princeton Senior High School's student population of 1,018 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type | Magnet School |
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 1,018 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 59 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Princeton Senior High School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Princeton Senior High School is 0.19, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.12. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
Overall School Rank | -- | |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 35% |
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Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 47% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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Asian | n/a | 1% |
Black | 8% | 4% |
White | 90% | 90% |
Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups | ![]() | ![]() |
Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.12 |
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Graduation Rate | 88% | 89% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 14% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 2% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Mercer County s School District |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Princeton Senior High School is Mercer County Technical Education Center (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mercer County Technical Education Center (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mercer County Technical Education Center (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Princeton Mercer County Technical Education Center Vocational School
Magnet School
Grades: PK-12
0.3 miles
1397 Stafford Drive
Princeton, WV 24740
(304)425-9551 0.3 PK-12 n/a - Princeton Princeton Alc Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: M
0.4 miles
105 Old Princeton Road
Princeton, WV 24740
(304)487-3138 0.4 M n/a - Princeton Princeton Primary School Magnet School
Grades: K-2 | 565 students
0.4 miles
180 Tiger Drive
Princeton, WV 24739
(304)487-3904 0.4 K-2 565 - Princeton Mercer Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: 3-5 | 325 students
0.5 miles
1200 Mercer Street
Princeton, WV 24740
(304)425-3160 0.5 3-5 325 - Princeton Princeton Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 518 students
0.6 miles
300 N. Johnston Street
Princeton, WV 24740
(304)425-7517 0.6 6-8 518
School Reviews
5 There are a lot of opportunities here. Students excel in academics. Band and Madrigals are second to none. There are a lot of sports activities too for both girls and boys. The teachers are willing to help students and really care about the students. - Posted by Parent - sabri |
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