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#560 of 635 schools in WV

Oak Hill High

High School · Fayette County Schools · Oak Hill, WV

A Fayette County Schools high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

350 W Oyler Ave, Oak Hill, WV 25901

  • Math 13% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 38% proficient (2022)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
College Readiness4.4Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation4.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$14,235
Chronic Absenteeism30%

Students at Oak Hill High score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency13%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency38%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 14 points since 2019, reaching 26% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
33%
ELA
38%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
8%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
12%
2019
Math
12%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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 Oak Hill High 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,259/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oak Hill), 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

$51,402

Median home value

$112,200

Median rent

$817/mo

College educated

18.1%

Homeownership

72.6%

Poverty rate

16.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
4.1% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·8 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mountain View Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–123.7 mi82Compare →
Meadow Bridge HighEnrollment path unverified6.87–12Not available194Compare →
Midland Trail HighEnrollment path unverified6.66–12Not available631Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.

Fayette County Schools

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#9 of 11
District spending per student
$14,235NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Oak Hill High is listed in FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oak Hill High

Oak Hill High is a public high school in Oak Hill, WV, part of Fayette County Schools, serving approximately 1,089 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #560 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oak Hill High

What grades does Oak Hill High serve?

Oak Hill High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Oak Hill High?

Oak Hill High has an enrollment of approximately 1,089 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Hill High?

The student-teacher ratio at Oak Hill High is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oak Hill High rank in WV?

Oak Hill High ranks #560 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Oak Hill High's MySchoolScout rating?

Oak Hill High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Oak Hill High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Hill High has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Oak Hill High a charter school?

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

Is Oak Hill High a Title I school?

No, Oak Hill High is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,089
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
69
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Fayette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.0%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 25901)
10,225
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
40.6
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 25901; 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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