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#537 of 635 schools in WV

Berkeley Springs High School

High School · Morgan County Schools · Berkeley Springs, WV

A Morgan County Schools high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

149 Concord Ave, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics5.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
College Readiness2.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation9.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$14,306
Chronic Absenteeism36.9%

Students at Berkeley Springs High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
17%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
27%
2019
Math
27%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 25 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Berkeley Springs High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average346/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,070

Median home value

$222,700

Median rent

$853/mo

College educated

21.3%

Homeownership

78.9%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25411; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
9.1% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOLS

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Paw Paw High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.77–12Not available77Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Morgan County Schools

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#6 of 7
District spending per student
$14,306NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Berkeley Springs High School is listed in MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Berkeley Springs High School

Berkeley Springs High School is a public high school in Berkeley Springs, WV, part of Morgan County Schools, serving approximately 605 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #537 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Berkeley Springs High School

What grades does Berkeley Springs High School serve?

Berkeley Springs High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Berkeley Springs High School?

Berkeley Springs High School has an enrollment of approximately 605 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Springs High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Springs High School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Berkeley Springs High School rank in WV?

Berkeley Springs High School ranks #537 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Berkeley Springs High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Berkeley Springs High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Berkeley Springs High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Berkeley Springs High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Berkeley Springs High School a charter school?

No, Berkeley Springs High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Berkeley Springs High School a Title I school?

No, Berkeley Springs High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
605
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Morgan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.9%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 25411)
11,929
Area average commute
41 min
Area median age
49.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 25411; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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