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#282 of 635 schools in WV
Top 44% in state
Morgantown High School
High School · Monongalia County Schools · Morgantown, WV
A Monongalia County Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
109 Wilson Ave, Morgantown, WV 26501
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 63% proficient (2022)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Morgantown High School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 49% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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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Where Morgantown 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 74Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,186/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Morgantown), 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
$62,173
Median home value
$213,000
Median rent
$914/mo
College educated
44.9%
Homeownership
59.7%
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 306 | Compare → |
| West Virginia AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 282 | Compare → |
| University High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 4.6 mi | 1,374 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Monongalia County Schools
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #13 of 17
- District spending per student
- $14,414NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Morgantown High School is listed in MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Morgantown High School
Morgantown High School is a public high school in Morgantown, WV, part of Monongalia County Schools, serving approximately 1,824 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #282 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Morgantown High School
What grades does Morgantown High School serve?
Morgantown High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Morgantown High School?
Morgantown High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,824 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morgantown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morgantown High School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Morgantown High School rank in WV?
Morgantown High School ranks #282 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Morgantown High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Morgantown High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Morgantown High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Morgantown High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Morgantown High School a charter school?
No, Morgantown High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Morgantown High School a Title I school?
No, Morgantown High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,824
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 102
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Monongalia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (304) 291-9260
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 26501)
- 19,640
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 26501; 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
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