Serving 376 students in grades 9-12, Tolsia 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 6-9% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tolsia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Tolsia High School's student population of 376 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tolsia High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tolsia High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#562 out of 629 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
98%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tolsia High School's ranking?
Tolsia High School is ranked #562 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Tolsia High School often compared to?
Tolsia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wayne High School, Spring Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tolsia High School?
The graduation rate of Tolsia High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 90%.
How many students attend Tolsia High School?
376 students attend Tolsia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Tolsia High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tolsia High School?
Tolsia High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tolsia High School offer ?
Tolsia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tolsia High School part of?
Tolsia High School is part of Wayne County Schools School District.
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