Serving 639 students in grades 9-12, Bluefield High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 639 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in WV)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Bluefield High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluefield High School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bluefield High School?
The graduation rate of Bluefield High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Bluefield High School?
639 students attend Bluefield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Bluefield High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluefield High School?
Bluefield High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bluefield High School offer ?
Bluefield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bluefield High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 639 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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