Ravenswood High School is a public school in Ravenswood, West Virginia. It serves students in grades 9 through 12 and is operated by the Jackson County School District.
Serving 397 students in grades 9-12, Ravenswood High School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ravenswood High School serves the northern part of its school district in Ravenswood, WV, covering an attendance area of approximately 208.4 square miles. Most students typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest students living up to 14.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ravenswood High School's student population of 397 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
397 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence. Innovation. Success.
School Rankings
Ravenswood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ravenswood High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#332 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
3%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
92.6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.5%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Black
School Mascot
Red Devil
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ravenswood High School's ranking?
Ravenswood High School is ranked #332 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Ravenswood High School often compared to?
Ravenswood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ripley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ravenswood High School?
The graduation rate of Ravenswood High School is 90-94%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 92.6%.
How many students attend Ravenswood High School?
397 students attend Ravenswood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Ravenswood High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ravenswood High School?
Ravenswood High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ravenswood High School offer ?
Ravenswood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ravenswood High School part of?
Ravenswood High School is part of Jackson County Schools.
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