Serving 689 students in grades 9-12, East Fairmont 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 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
East Fairmont 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 East Fairmont High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. 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 East Fairmont High School?
The graduation rate of East Fairmont High School is 95%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend East Fairmont High School?
689 students attend East Fairmont High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of East Fairmont High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Fairmont High School?
East Fairmont High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Fairmont High School offer ?
East Fairmont High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Fairmont High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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