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South Charleston High School

Public | 9-12 | 1036 students
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Posted April 9, 2009
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South Charleston High School has an excellent academic environment. The administrators, staff, and athletic personnel are genuinely interested in the well-being of the students. I am a parent of a senior, and I will always know that she has had the best academic surroundings possible.
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Posted March 5, 2009
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The academics are outstanding.
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Posted December 28, 2004
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SCHS is even better than it was 21 years ago when I left the state. My daughter is a freshman this year. The quality of education has increased greatly. Mr. Walton is an exceptional principal who has set standards and ensures they are enforced. There is obvious pride from the majority of students attending SCHS. The only disturbing news I have heard lately is the fact that Mr. (Coach) Toler will be retiring after this school year. He is a great man, mentor, and role model and will be sorely missed. -JD Huffman
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Posted April 16, 2004
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hello, my name is Jorge Morellon and I was a foreign exchange student of the SCHS in 1999 (sophomore) and I still remember the time I was studying there as one of the best of my life. The teachers have good experience teaching and also the principal (mr. Walton) is working really hard to keep the school as good as it was when I was there and even better!
—Submitted by Jorge Morellon, a former student

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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.

292 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 40% in 2010.

295 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
41%
Science

The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.

285 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
46%
Social Studies

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

286 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
48%
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.

228 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 43% in 2010.

227 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
80%
Social Studies

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

219 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
67%
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.

234 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 36% in 2010.

235 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
48%
Social Studies

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

220 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
66%
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 Students34%
Female29%
Male38%
Black15%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Economically non-disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities36%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students45%
Female51%
Male39%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Economically non-disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities49%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students36%
Female28%
Male42%
Black24%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Economically non-disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities38%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students45%
Female42%
Male47%
Black30%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Economically non-disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities48%
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 Students36%
Female32%
Male41%
Black24%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Economically non-disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities39%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students42%
Female49%
Male36%
Black35%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Economically non-disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities45%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students44%
Female43%
Male45%
Black31%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Economically non-disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities46%
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 Students39%
Female39%
Male40%
Black26%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Economically non-disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities41%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students33%
Female37%
Male29%
Black30%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White34%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Economically non-disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities35%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students30%
Female27%
Male33%
Black18%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Economically non-disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities32%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 72% 93%
Black 26% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Hispanic 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 45%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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South Charleston, WV 25309
Phone: (304) 766-0352

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