Serving 1,552 students in grades 9-12, Parkersburg 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 28% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than 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 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,552 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: 81% (Btm 50% in WV)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg High School is 0.17, 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parkersburg High School?
The graduation rate of Parkersburg High School is 81%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Parkersburg High School?
1,552 students attend Parkersburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Parkersburg High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkersburg High School?
Parkersburg High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Parkersburg High School offer ?
Parkersburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Parkersburg High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,552 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: 81% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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