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#50 of 69 private schools in WV

Highland Adventist School

School · Elkins, WV

A private school in Elkins, WV serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

777 KENNEDY ST, Elkins, WV 26241

  • 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WV.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-7.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-1.9 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,125
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.5 / 10
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Diversity Index21%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C3.4 / 10
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Enrollment44
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in WV

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Highland Adventist 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated881/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elkins), 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

$53,102

Median home value

$143,100

Median rent

$831/mo

College educated

23.2%

Homeownership

71.4%

Poverty rate

14.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26241; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White88.6%
Pacific Islander6.8%
Black2.3%
Asian2.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Good Shepherd Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–121.8 mi21Compare →
Elkins Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.9PK–123.5 mi69Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Highland Adventist School is listed in Elkins, WV; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Highland Adventist School

Highland Adventist School is a private school in Elkins, WV, serving approximately 44 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 69 private schools in WV.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Highland Adventist School

What grades does Highland Adventist School serve?

Highland Adventist School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Highland Adventist School?

Highland Adventist School has an enrollment of approximately 44 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Adventist School?

The student-teacher ratio at Highland Adventist School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Highland Adventist School rank in WV?

Highland Adventist School ranks #50 of 69 private schools in WV.

What is Highland Adventist School's MySchoolScout rating?

Highland Adventist School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Highland Adventist School a private school?

Yes, Highland Adventist School is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Highland Adventist School a religious school?

Highland Adventist School has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
44
Gender Split
36% M / 64% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
150 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Randolph County
Area population (ZIP 26241)
14,221
Area average commute
14.8 min
Area median age
44.7
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 26241; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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