For the 2023-24 school year, there are 24 alternative public schools serving 591 students in West Virginia.
The top ranked alternative public schools in West Virginia are Barboursville School, Beckley Center and Board Of Child Care. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Virginia alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best West Virginia Alternative Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barboursville School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1535 Martha Road
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 736-0915
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 736-0915
Grades: 7-12
| 18 students
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Beckley Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4712 Robert C. Byrd Drive
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 250-6570
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 250-6570
Grades: 6-12
| 29 students
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Board Of Child Care
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
715 Brown Road
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-3688
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-3688
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Davis-stuart School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
163 Cottage Drive
Lewisburg, WV 24901
(304) 647-5407
Lewisburg, WV 24901
(304) 647-5407
Grades: 6-11
| 17 students
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Evolution Middle School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1349 Shinnston Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Grades: PK-12
| 3 students
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Mason County School For Success
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
758 Scenic Drive
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-6432
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-6432
Grades: 7-12
| 15 students
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
United High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1349 Shinnston Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #88.
Crossroads Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2800 5th Ave
Huntington, WV 25702
(304) 528-5060
Huntington, WV 25702
(304) 528-5060
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Rank: #99.
Chandler Academy
Alternative School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 School Street
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-6133
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-6133
Grades: PK-12
| 110 students
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Academy Programs
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
#5 Crosswind Drive
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 363-3348
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 363-3348
Grades: 7-12
| 70 students
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Burlington Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
161 Hope Lane
Burlington, WV 26710
(304) 289-6018
Burlington, WV 26710
(304) 289-6018
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Cammack Children's Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
64 West 6th Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 523-3497
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 523-3497
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Elkins Mountain School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bell Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0313
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0313
Grades: 8-11
| 44 students
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Pressley Ridge @ Grant Gardens
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2580 Grant Gardens Road
Ona, WV 25545
(304) 743-3974
Ona, WV 25545
(304) 743-3974
Grades: 8-10
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Barnes Learning Center (Alc)
Alternative School
100 Naomi Street
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2127
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2127
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Bruin Bridge
Alternative School
1447 Main St
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 748-7760
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 748-7760
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Evolution High School
Alternative School
1349 Shinnston Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway Achievement Center
Alternative School
37 Oak Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526
Grades: 5-12
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hancock Co Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
3549 1/2 Main Street
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 564-9030
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 564-9030
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mineral County Alternative Program
Alternative School
89 Baker Place
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4213
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4213
Grades: PK-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Randolph County Alternative Center
Alternative School
1425 South Davis Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9156
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9156
Grades: 8-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
Stepping Stones
Alternative School
1235 Buffalo Creek Road
Lavalette, WV 25535
(304) 429-2297
Lavalette, WV 25535
(304) 429-2297
Grades: 9-10
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Summit Success Center
Alternative School
2507 9th Ave
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 893-9737
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 893-9737
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wv Childrens Home
Alternative School
109 Maple Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0278
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0278
Grades: 8-12
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public schools in West Virginia?
The top ranked alternative public schools in West Virginia include Barboursville School, Beckley Center and Board Of Child Care.
How many alternative public schools are located in West Virginia?
24 alternative public schools are located in West Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in West Virginia?
West Virginia alternative public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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