Serving 821 students in grades 9-12, Fairmont Senior High School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Fairmont Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairmont Senior High School is 0.33, which is more 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairmont Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Fairmont Senior High School is 90-94%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Fairmont Senior High School?
821 students attend Fairmont Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Fairmont Senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairmont Senior High School?
Fairmont Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fairmont Senior High School offer ?
Fairmont Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairmont Senior High School part of?
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