Bluefield High School
School Overview
Bluefield High School is a public school located in Bluefield, West Virginia. It is a school in Mercer County School District district.
According to the West Virginia state assessment result, about 22% of students are proficient in Math learning .
It has 636 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 42 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 636 students are attending Bluefield High School. By gender, there are 339 and 297 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Bluefield High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 1 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 42 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Bluefield High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. 92.9% of teachers are certified. 95.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 42 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 39 | 92.9% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 3 | 7.1% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 4.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 318 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 3 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 25,216 Households |
| Population | 58,741 |
| Male | 28,419 |
| Female | 31,500 |
| Child Population | 14,399 |
| Total Housing Units | 29,997 Units |
| Average House Value | $96,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $672 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.30% |
| Average Household Income | $40,784 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 93.67% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Bluefield High School offers 13 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 89 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 265 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Bluefield High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 13 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 89 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 14 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 41 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 56 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 265 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
| Grade | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
| All students | 20-24% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native students | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander students | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic students | Data Protected for privacy | ||||||
| Black students | ≤10% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White students | 25-29% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | Data Protected for privacy | ||||||
| Students with disabilities (IDEA) | ≤20% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Economically disadvantaged students | 15-19% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Limited English proficient students | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Female students | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Male students | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Homeless enrolled students | Data Protected for privacy | ||||||
| Migrant students | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Foster Care Status | Data Protected for privacy | ||||||
| Military Connected Student Status | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Public Schools in Mercer County Schools
In Mercer County Schools, 27 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.