Serving 1,454 students in grades 9-12, Parkersburg South 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 21% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (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 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Parkersburg South 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 Parkersburg South High School is 0.12, 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parkersburg South High School?
The graduation rate of Parkersburg South High School is 93%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Parkersburg South High School?
1,454 students attend Parkersburg South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Parkersburg South High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkersburg South High School?
Parkersburg South High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Parkersburg South High School offer ?
Parkersburg South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Parkersburg South High School part of?
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