Serving 160 students in grades 7-12, Paden City 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 10-14% (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 9:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 160 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Btm 50% in WV)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Paden City 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 Paden City High School is 0.06, which is less 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?
10-14% 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 Paden City High School?
The graduation rate of Paden City High School is 90%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Paden City High School?
160 students attend Paden City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Paden City High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paden City High School?
Paden City High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paden City High School offer ?
Paden City High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paden City High School part of?
Paden City High School provides a high quality education to its students that provides the ability for students to be competitive in the 21st Century at Colleges and Universities and in the work force. PCHS provides countless academic, athletic, fine arts, and academic based extra curricular activities opportunities that ALL students are able to actively participate in. PCHS is a wonderful school and a great opportunity for all to attend.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 160 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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