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#323 of 635 schools in WV
South Charleston High School
High School · Kanawha County Schools · South Charleston, WV
A Kanawha County Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1 Eagle Way, South Charleston, WV 25309
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 80.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Charleston High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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 South Charleston 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,016/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Charleston), 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
$52,920
Median home value
$142,700
Median rent
$767/mo
College educated
25.9%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
20.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25309; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 1,186 | Compare → |
| Kcs Alternative LearningEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–12 | 4.5 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Saint Albans High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 900 | Compare → |
| Nitro High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 798 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kanawha County Schools
- Schools in district
- 66
- Rank in district
- #39 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
South Charleston High School is listed in KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Charleston High School
South Charleston High School is a public high school in South Charleston, WV, part of Kanawha County Schools, serving approximately 913 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #323 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Charleston High School
What grades does South Charleston High School serve?
South Charleston High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Charleston High School?
South Charleston High School has an enrollment of approximately 913 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Charleston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Charleston High School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Charleston High School rank in WV?
South Charleston High School ranks #323 of 635 schools in WV.
What is South Charleston High School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Charleston High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 South Charleston High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Charleston High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Charleston High School a charter school?
No, South Charleston High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Charleston High School a Title I school?
No, South Charleston High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 913
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kanawha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (304) 766-0352
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80.0%
- Area population (ZIP 25309)
- 12,144
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 25309; 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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