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#628 of 635 schools in WV
Evolution High School
High School · Harrison County Schools · Clarksburg, WV
A Harrison County Schools high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1349 Shinnston Pike, Clarksburg, WV 26301
- Math 25% proficient (2017)
- Reading 25% proficient (2017)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Evolution High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 3-year record (2015–2017).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2015-2017) · reading/ELA 25% (2017 EdFacts)
Based on 3 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Evolution 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,612/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clarksburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,773
Median home value
$123,500
Median rent
$772/mo
College educated
22%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
19.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| Liberty High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| Emmanuel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Robert C Byrd High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 696 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Harrison County Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #22 of 23
- District spending per student
- $14,396NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Evolution High School is listed in HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Evolution High School
Evolution High School is a public high school in Clarksburg, WV, part of Harrison County Schools, serving approximately 30 students in grades 9th-12th with a 1.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #628 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2017) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2017 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Evolution High School
What grades does Evolution High School serve?
Evolution High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Evolution High School?
Evolution High School has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evolution High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Evolution High School is 1.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Evolution High School rank in WV?
Evolution High School ranks #628 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Evolution High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Evolution High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Evolution High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Evolution High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2017) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2017 EdFacts).
Is Evolution High School a charter school?
No, Evolution High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Evolution High School a Title I school?
No, Evolution High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 30
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Harrison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 86.7%
- Phone
- (304) 326-7560
- Area population (ZIP 26301)
- 29,025
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
Official sources & links
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 26301; 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, 2015-2017, 2017 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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