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#492 of 635 schools in WV

Keyser High School

High School · Mineral County Schools · Keyser, WV

A Mineral County Schools high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

328 One Tornado Way, Keyser, WV 26726

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation10.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$13,984
Chronic Absenteeism24.9%

Students at Keyser High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 32% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
22%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
22%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
27%
2019
Math
27%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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 Keyser 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,509/100K

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

$68,189

Median home value

$168,400

Median rent

$629/mo

College educated

25.3%

Homeownership

73.2%

Poverty rate

14.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26726; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
10.4% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
8 boys'·5 girls'·13 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mineral County Alternative ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated1–122.5 mi8Compare →
Frankfort High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.09–12Not available476Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Mineral County Schools

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#10 of 12
District spending per student
$13,984NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Keyser High School

Keyser High School is a public high school in Keyser, WV, part of Mineral County Schools, serving approximately 662 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #492 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Keyser High School

What grades does Keyser High School serve?

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

How many students attend Keyser High School?

Keyser High School has an enrollment of approximately 662 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Keyser High School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Keyser High School rank in WV?

Keyser High School ranks #492 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Keyser High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Keyser High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Keyser High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Keyser High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Keyser High School a charter school?

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

Is Keyser High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
662
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Mineral County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.9%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 26726)
12,619
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
42.9
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 26726; 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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