Van Junior/senior High School
Tel:
(304)245-8237
- Van Junior/senior High School serves 240 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (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 40-44% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Van Junior/senior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Van Junior/senior High School's student population of 240 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 240 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Van Junior/senior High School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Van Junior/senior High School is 0.00, which is less 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) | 20-24% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | n/a | 2% |
| White | 100% | 90% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.12 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-89% | 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 | Boone County s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Van Junior/senior High School is Scott High School (9.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Madison Middle School (9.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Van Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Van Van Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 185 students
0.1 miles
338 Van High School Road
Van, WV 25206
(304)245-8811 0.1 PK-5 185 - Madison Madison Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 376 students
8.5 miles
150 Josephine Avenue
Madison, WV 25130
(304)369-2241 8.5 PK-5 376 - Madison Madison Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 579 students
9.2 miles
404 Riverside Dr W
Madison, WV 25130
(304)369-4464 9.2 6-8 579 - Madison Scott High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 667 students
9.4 miles
1 Skyhawk Place
Madison, WV 25130
(304)369-3011 9.4 9-12 667 - Whitesville Whitesville Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 176 students
9.7 miles
37949 Coal River Road
Whitesville, WV 25209
(304)854-1301 9.7 PK-6 176
School Reviews
| 5 Fantastic School. Known for outstanding baseball and football programs throughout the years but also for small school atmosphere resulting in high test scores, low teacher-pupil ratio, personal one on one attention and great teachers. - Posted by Parent - ejane |
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