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Saint Albans High School

High School · KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS

2100 Kanawha Ter, Saint Albans, WV 25177

Enrollment

900

Student-Teacher

17.3:1

Score

5.1

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

West Virginia schools

#476 of 635

In Saint Albans

#6 of 8

public schools

In district

#51 of 63

KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS

Academic performance

7.6 / 10

Very Good

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Saint Albans High School

5.1/10

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About Saint Albans High School

Saint Albans High School is a public high school in Saint Albans, WV, part of KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS. Saint Albans High School serves approximately 900 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Saint Albans High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #476 of 635 schools in WV.

Structured state assessment records for Saint Albans High School show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.3 pts below district
  • This school 5.1 · Average
  • District avg 5.4
  • WV avg 5.4

Score Breakdown

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, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$14,242
Chronic Absenteeism25.3%

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

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores WV EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 40.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 57.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 25 test records from WV state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

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%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.6/10.

How Saint Albans High School Compares

See how Saint Albans High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.1/10
25th percentile in WV
Academic
7.6/10
Very Good
Growth
5.6/10
Average
Environment
3.7/10
Needs Improvement
AP Courses
3
State avg: 2.9
Sports
15
7 boys' · 8 girls'
Advanced STEM
5/5
Subjects offered
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
17:1 student-teacher ratio
52 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
25.3%

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3 AP courses offered
9.8% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC 2021-22
Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC 2021-22
Advanced STEM Courses5 of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC 2021-22
Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

2100 Kanawha Ter, Saint Albans, WV 25177

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Saint Albans High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Nitro Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby Nitro), which scores notably higher. Another option is Dunbar Intermediate Center (rated 8.7/10, 4.0 miles away, in nearby Dunbar), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Andrews Heights Elementary School (rated 7.7/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Tornado), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Saint Albans, see our Saint Albans schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Alban Elementary School Saint Albans 0.4 mi 4.5
ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI Saint Albans 0.7 mi 5.8
Central Elementary School Saint Albans 1.1 mi 7.1
Mckinley Middle School Saint Albans 1.2 mi 6.5
George C. Weimer Elementary School Saint Albans 1.3 mi 3.8
Lakewood Elementary School Saint Albans 1.5 mi 7.4
Hayes Middle School Saint Albans 1.7 mi 6.5
Cross Lanes Elementary School Charleston 3.2 mi 7.6
Andrews Heights Elementary School Tornado 3.0 mi 7.7
Anne Bailey Elementary School Saint Albans 2.8 mi 7.3
Nitro Elementary School Nitro 3.2 mi 8.9
Nitro High School Nitro 3.3 mi 5.0
Andrew Jackson Middle School Charleston 3.6 mi 6.1
William J Raglin Center Dunbar 3.1 mi
Dunbar Middle School Dunbar 3.2 mi 7.6
Dunbar Primary Center Dunbar 3.4 mi 7.0
CROSS LANES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Cross Lanes 4.3 mi 5.8
Point Harmony Elementary School Cross Lanes 4.2 mi 5.2
Rock Branch Elementary Nitro 4.7 mi 5.6
Dunbar Intermediate Center Dunbar 4.0 mi 8.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 25177 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$54,789

Median Home Value

$129,100

Median Rent

$837/mo

Population

23,211

College Educated

23.5%

Homeownership

71%

Avg Commute

22.8 min

Poverty Rate

21%

Median Age

42.9

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School Rating
Petersburg High School Petersburg, WV 5.1
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Greenbrier East High School Lewisburg, WV 5.0
Keyser High School Keyser, WV 5.0
Nitro High School Nitro, WV 5.0
Philip Barbour High School Complex Philippi, WV 5.2

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
44 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
37 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

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%

District

KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS
District Enrollment
23,433
Schools in District
66
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,242
District Rank
#51 of 63

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