United High School

Q: What is United High School's ranking?

United High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%).

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).

Q: How many students attend United High School?

91 students attend United High School.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

96% of United High School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

Q: What grades does United High School offer ?

United High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).

Q: What school district is United High School part of?

United High School is part of Harrison County Schools School District.

1349 Shinnston Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301

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Top 20%

Tel: (304) 326-7560

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United High School serves 91 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.

United High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year.

Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 91 students
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in WV
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

United High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

School Overview

United High School's student population of 91 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

91 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

n/a

Students by Grade

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School Rankings

United High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of United High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.20. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (WV)

Overall Testing Rank

#66 out of 629 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of United High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of United High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of United High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

n/a

14:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

White

96%

89%

This chart display the percentage of White students in United High School and the percentage of White public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.08

0.20

This chart display the diversity score of United High School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)

46%

14%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in United High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in United High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Harrison County Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United High School's ranking?

United High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).

How many students attend United High School?

91 students attend United High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

96% of United High School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What grades does United High School offer ?

United High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is United High School part of?

United High School is part of Harrison County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 91 students
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education