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#476 of 635 schools in WV

Saint Albans High School

High School · Kanawha County Schools · Saint Albans, WV

A Kanawha County Schools high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2100 Kanawha Ter, Saint Albans, WV 25177

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 84.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.6Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
College Readiness3.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84%
AP Participation9.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$14,242
Chronic Absenteeism25.3%

Students at Saint Albans High School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 47% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
53%
ELA
48%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
54%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
35%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
32%
2019
Math
32%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 Saint Albans 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated715/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$54,789

Median home value

$129,100

Median rent

$837/mo

College educated

23.5%

Homeownership

71%

Poverty rate

21%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25177; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
9.8% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·15 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
Nitro High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.09–123.3 mi798Compare →
Cross Lanes Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privateK–124.3 mi204Compare →
South Charleston High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.49–124.7 mi913Compare →
George Washington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.59–12Not available1,186Compare →

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.

Kanawha County Schools

Schools in district
66
Rank in district
#51 of 63
District spending per student
$14,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Saint Albans High School is listed in KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Saint Albans High School

Saint Albans High School is a public high school in Saint Albans, WV, part of Kanawha County Schools, serving approximately 900 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #476 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Saint Albans High School

What grades does Saint Albans High School serve?

Saint Albans High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Saint Albans High School?

Saint Albans High School has an enrollment of approximately 900 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Albans High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Saint Albans High School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Saint Albans High School rank in WV?

Saint Albans High School ranks #476 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Saint Albans High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Saint Albans High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Saint Albans High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Saint Albans High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Saint Albans High School a charter school?

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

Is Saint Albans High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
900
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Kanawha County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.3%
4-Year Graduation
84.0%
Area population (ZIP 25177)
23,211
Area average commute
22.8 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 25177; 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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