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#520 of 635 schools in WV

Hannan Junior/senior High School

High School · Mason County Schools · Ashton, WV

A Mason County Schools high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1 Wildcat Way, Ashton, WV 25503

  • Math 12% vs WV 34% (2025)
  • Reading 21% vs WV 44% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-5.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics1.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.7% (2025 WVGSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20.5% (2025 WVGSA)
Math vs. State Avg-20.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.2 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2025 WVGSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 WVGSA)
vs. Expected-26.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
College Readiness6.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation4.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$14,880
Chronic Absenteeism22.2%

Students at Hannan Junior/senior High School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2025 WVGSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency12%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
34%(2025 WVGSA)
ELA Proficiency21%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
44%(2025 WVGSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 16% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
17%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
27%
2019
Math
27%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
24%
2025
Math
12%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 33 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Hannan Junior/senior 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low250/100K

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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 home value

$70,400

College educated

1.7%

Homeownership

93.4%

Poverty rate

79.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
4.8% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
3 boys'·5 girls'·9 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses1of 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

3 in MASON COUNTY SCHOOLS

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mason County School for SuccessEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–12Not available13Compare →
Point Pleasant Junior/senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.97–12Not available1,026Compare →
Wahama Junior/senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.07–12Not available369Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Mason County Schools

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#9 of 10
District spending per student
$14,880NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hannan Junior/senior High School is listed in MASON COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hannan Junior/senior High School

Hannan Junior/senior High School is a public high school in Ashton, WV, part of Mason County Schools, serving approximately 230 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #520 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hannan Junior/senior High School

What grades does Hannan Junior/senior High School serve?

Hannan Junior/senior High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Hannan Junior/senior High School?

Hannan Junior/senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hannan Junior/senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hannan Junior/senior High School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hannan Junior/senior High School rank in WV?

Hannan Junior/senior High School ranks #520 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Hannan Junior/senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hannan Junior/senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Hannan Junior/senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hannan Junior/senior High School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hannan Junior/senior High School a charter school?

No, Hannan Junior/senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hannan Junior/senior High School a Title I school?

No, Hannan Junior/senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
230
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Mason County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.2%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 25503)
654
Area median age
38.1
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 · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
  • 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)
State assessments · 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 25503; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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