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Lincoln County High School

Public | 9-12 | 891 students

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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 36% in 2010.

244 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 40% in 2010.

242 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
33%
Science

The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.

238 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
13%

2009

 
 
31%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 36% in 2010.

237 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
36%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 39% in 2010.

220 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.

219 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
28%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 44% in 2010.

210 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
38%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 42% in 2010.

174 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 36% in 2010.

171 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
42%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 33% in 2010.

162 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
56%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

All Students25%
Female29%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White25%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Economically non-disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities29%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students24%
Female34%
Male15%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White24%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Economically non-disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities2%
Students without disabilities30%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students13%
Female12%
Male15%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White13%
Economically disadvantaged10%
Economically non-disadvantaged18%
Students with disabilities2%
Students without disabilities16%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students20%
Female23%
Male18%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White21%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Economically non-disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilities2%
Students without disabilities25%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the West Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

All Students29%
Female27%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White29%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Economically non-disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilities3%
Students without disabilities34%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students34%
Female41%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White34%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Economically non-disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities3%
Students without disabilities40%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students31%
Female32%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Economically non-disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities36%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the West Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

All Students26%
Female23%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White27%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Economically non-disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities30%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students19%
Female22%
Male17%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White20%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Economically non-disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities21%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students19%
Female11%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White19%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Economically non-disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities22%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the West Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 99% 93%
Black 1% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Hispanic N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 55%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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81 Lincoln Panther Way
Hamlin, WV 25523
Phone: (304) 824-6000

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