Shady Spring High School vs. Independence High School
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Serving 828 students in grades 9-12, Shady Spring 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 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Serving 572 students in grades 9-12, Independence 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 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
828 students
572 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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Overall Testing Rank
#276 out of 627 schools in WV (Top 50%)
#470 out of 627 schools in WV (Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in WV)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in WV)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
(Top 20% in WV)
40-44%
(Top 50% in WV)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
(Top 50% in WV)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in WV)
Graduation Rate
90-94%
(Top 50% in WV)
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in WV)
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Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
240
180
Grade 10 Students
237
159
Grade 11 Students
178
107
Grade 12 Students
173
126
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