University High School
University High School serves 1,258 students in grades 9-12.
University High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 10% (majority Black).
Top Placements
University High School places among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
University High School's student population of 1,258 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,258 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 77 teachers |
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School Comparison
University High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 644 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of University High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. 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 Testing Rank | #171 out of 644 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2% |
| Black | 3% | 4% |
| White | 92% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.19 |
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Graduation Rate | 90% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Monongalia County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to University High School is Morgantown High School (4.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Mountaineer Middle School (3.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is North Elementary School (2.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Morgantown North Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 63%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 688 students10
2.8 miles
825 Chestnut Ridge Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9280 2.8 PK-5 688 - Morgantown Cheat Lake Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 66%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 850 students10
3.6 miles
154 Crosby Road
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 594-2772 3.6 PK-5 850 - Morgantown Suncrest Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 482 students10
3.6 miles
3647 Collins Ferry Rd
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9347 3.6 PK-5 482 - Morgantown Mountaineer Middle School Math: 51% | Reading: 59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 633 students10
3.7 miles
991 Price Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-2856 3.7 6-8 633 - Morgantown Suncrest Middle School Math: 54% | Reading: 66%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 494 students10
3.7 miles
360 Baldwin Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9335 3.7 6-8 494
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