Van Junior/senior High School
Tel:
(304) 245-8237
Van Junior/senior High School serves 235 students in grades 6-12.
Van Junior/senior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 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 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Van Junior/senior High School's student population of 235 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 235 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Rankings
Van Junior/senior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 638 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Van Junior/senior High School is 0.00, 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 | #255 out of 638 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 38% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (17-18) | 40-44% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 2% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 100% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.19 |
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Graduation Rate | 80-89% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Boone County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Van Van Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 168 students10
0.1 miles
338 Van High School Road
Van, WV 25206
(304) 245-8811 0.1 PK-5 168 - Madison Madison Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 368 students10
8.5 miles
150 Josephine Avenue
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-2241 8.5 PK-5 368 - Madison Madison Middle School Math: 28% | Reading: 31%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 513 students10
9.2 miles
404 Riverside Dr-w
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-4464 9.2 6-8 513 - Madison Scott High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 666 students10
9.4 miles
1 Skyhawk Place
Madison, WV 25130
(304) 369-3011 9.4 9-12 666 - Whitesville Whitesville Elementary School Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 119 students10
9.7 miles
37949 Coal River Road
Whitesville, WV 25209
(304) 854-1301 9.7 PK-5 119
School Reviews
| 5 4/22/2008 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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