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#568 of 635 schools in WV

Huntington High School

High School · Cabell County Schools · Huntington, WV

A Cabell County Schools high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1 Highlander Way, Huntington, WV 25701

  • Math 16% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 83.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness3.4Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate83%
AP Participation10.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$15,473
Chronic Absenteeism46.5%

Students at Huntington High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency16%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 16 points since 2019, reaching 34% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
41%
ELA
39%
2010
Math
40%
ELA
44%
2011
Math
48%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
48%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
14%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
18%
2019
Math
18%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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 Huntington 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 11Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,418/100K

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

$51,671

Median home value

$153,700

Median rent

$869/mo

College educated

37.8%

Homeownership

56.6%

Poverty rate

24%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
10.6% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Crossroads AcademyEnrollment path unverified2.96–122.3 mi57Compare →
St Joseph Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7private9–122.7 mi91Compare →
Covenant SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2privateK–123.1 mi199Compare →
Fairland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.59–124.4 mi372Compare →

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.

Cabell County Schools

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#24 of 25
District spending per student
$15,473NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Huntington High School is listed in CABELL COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Huntington High School

Huntington High School is a public high school in Huntington, WV, part of Cabell County Schools, serving approximately 1,721 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #568 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Huntington High School

What grades does Huntington High School serve?

Huntington High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Huntington High School?

Huntington High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,721 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Huntington High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Huntington High School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Huntington High School rank in WV?

Huntington High School ranks #568 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Huntington High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Huntington High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Huntington High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Huntington High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Huntington High School a charter school?

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

Is Huntington High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,721
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
117
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Cabell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.5%
4-Year Graduation
83.0%
Area population (ZIP 25701)
21,860
Area average commute
18.4 min
Area median age
42.8
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 25701; 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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