Schools and Districts in West Virginia
Explore 725 schools and 60 school districts that serves 266,967 students with 17,683 teachers in West Virginia.
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West Virginia Schools
There are 725 public schools in West Virginia distributed in 60 school districts. A total of 266,967 students attend West Virginia schools and 17,683 teachers work for the schools.
By school level, there are 411 elementary, 111 middle, 161 high schools, and 42 other type of schools (eg. ungraded, adult education, etc.,).
In addition, 101 private schools are serving students in West Virginia.
| Number of District | 60 districts |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Public Schools | 725 schools |
| By Level | |
| Elementary | 411 schools / 129,448 students |
| Middle | 111 schools / 51,706 students |
| High | 161 schools / 71,923 students |
| Other (Ungraded, Adult Education, other) | 42 schools |
| By Category | |
| Traditional | 716 schools |
| Charter | 1 schools |
| Magnet | 2 schools |
| Special Education | 0 schools |
| Alternative | 6 schools |
West Virginia Department of Education
West Virginia School Districts
In West Virginia, 60 school districts are serving their students in 725 schools. Kanawha County School District is the largest district with 69 schools and 25,785 students.
200 ELIZABETH STREET, CHARLESTON, WV
BCS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, 1453 WINCHESTER AVENUE, MARTINSBURG, WV
2850 5TH AVE, HUNTINGTON, WV
1210 13TH STREET, PARKERSBURG, WV
105 ADAIR STREET, BECKLEY, WV
Student Population
A total of 253,930 students are attending West Virginia schools. By gender, there are 131,537 (51.8%) male and 122,393 (51.8%) female students in WV schools.
By race/ethnicity, 240,308 White (94.6%), 11,505 Black (4.5%), and 1,830 Asian (0.7%) students are attending West Virginia schools.
Performance in Math and Reading
In 2019, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) administered the math and reading assessment to representative samples of fourth- and eighth-grade students in the nation, states, and other participating large urban districts. According to the report, 74 percent of students in fourth grade and 62 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above the NAEP basic in Math. For reading assessment, 60 percent of students in fourth grade and 67 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above basic score.
You can read more about the assessment at NAEP report card website for Math and Reading.
| 4th Grade | 8th Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | |
| Math | 74% | 30% | 62% | 24% |
| Reading | 60% | 30% | 67% | 25% |
Advanced Placement Programs
In West Virginia schools, total 11,447 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 50 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 20,381 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Placement Programs | 11,447 | |
| Advanced Placement Math | 2,261 | |
| Advanced Placement Science | 3,661 | |
| Advanced Placement Other programs | 8,984 | |
| International BS program | 50 | |
| SAT/ACT Participation | 20,381 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 17,683 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for schools in West Virginia and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. 97.4% of teachers are certified. 90.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 17,683 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 17,230 | 97.4% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 457 | 2.6% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 814 | 4.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 812 | 4.6% |
| School counselors | 762 | Students per counselor: 350 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 126 | - |
| Security guards | 27 | - |
| Nurses | 332 | - |
| Psychologists | 40 | - |
| Social workers | 42 | - |
Public Schools in West Virginia
In West Virginia, 725 public schools are serving 266,967 students. The next lists are showing schools by offering level.
Private Schools in West Virginia
101 private schools are serving students in West Virginia. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.