Serving 913 students in grades 9-12, South Charleston 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 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 913 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Graduation Rate
: 84% (Btm 50% in WV)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
South Charleston 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 South Charleston High School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
South Charleston High School is ranked #243 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are South Charleston High School often compared to?
South Charleston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% 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 South Charleston High School?
The graduation rate of South Charleston High School is 84%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend South Charleston High School?
913 students attend South Charleston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of South Charleston High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Charleston High School?
South Charleston High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Charleston High School offer ?
South Charleston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Charleston High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 913 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Graduation Rate
: 84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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