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#3 of 69 private schools in WV

Top 3% of private schools

Parkersburg Catholic High School

High School · Parkersburg, WV

A private high school in Parkersburg, WV serving grades 7th – 12th.

Private

3201 FAIRVIEW AVE, Parkersburg, WV 26104

  • 4.7:1 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+9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.8 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,281
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.7 / 10
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Diversity Index28%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.6 / 10
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Enrollment77
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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 Parkersburg Catholic 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,512/100K

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

$51,695

Median home value

$164,600

Median rent

$720/mo

College educated

25.5%

Homeownership

73.1%

Poverty rate

16.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White84.4%
Pacific Islander5.2%
Two or More5.2%
Black3.9%
Asian1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Parkersburg High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.19–121.2 mi1,552Compare →
Parkersburg Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privateK–121.6 mi103Compare →
Belpre High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.37–122.9 mi374Compare →
Parkersburg South High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.89–122.9 mi1,385Compare →

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.

Parkersburg Catholic High School is listed in Parkersburg, WV; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Parkersburg Catholic High School

Parkersburg Catholic High School is a private high school in Parkersburg, WV, serving approximately 77 students in grades 7th-12th with a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #3 of 69 private schools in WV.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Parkersburg Catholic High School

What grades does Parkersburg Catholic High School serve?

Parkersburg Catholic High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Parkersburg Catholic High School?

Parkersburg Catholic High School has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkersburg Catholic High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Parkersburg Catholic High School is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Parkersburg Catholic High School rank in WV?

Parkersburg Catholic High School ranks #3 of 69 private schools in WV.

What is Parkersburg Catholic High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Parkersburg Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Parkersburg Catholic High School a private school?

Yes, Parkersburg Catholic High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Parkersburg Catholic High School a religious school?

Parkersburg Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
77
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
183 days
Setting
Small City
County
Wood County
Area population (ZIP 26104)
16,729
Area average commute
19.4 min
Area median age
45.6
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 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 26104; 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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