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#368 of 635 schools in WV
Wahama Junior/senior High School
High School · Mason County Schools · Mason, WV
A Mason County Schools high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 White Falcon Drive PO Box 348, Mason, WV 25260
- Math 28% vs WV 34% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs WV 44% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wahama Junior/senior High School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 35% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Wahama Junior/senior 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low250/100K
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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
$49,096
Median home value
$91,600
Median rent
$870/mo
College educated
11.7%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25260; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Meigs High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 518 | Compare → |
| Hannan Junior/senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 7–12 | Not available | 230 | Compare → |
| Mason County School for SuccessEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | Not available | 13 | Compare → |
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.
Mason County Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,880NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wahama Junior/senior High School is listed in MASON COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wahama Junior/senior High School
Wahama Junior/senior High School is a public high school in Mason, WV, part of Mason County Schools, serving approximately 369 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #368 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wahama Junior/senior High School
What grades does Wahama Junior/senior High School serve?
Wahama Junior/senior High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Wahama Junior/senior High School?
Wahama Junior/senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wahama Junior/senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wahama Junior/senior High School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wahama Junior/senior High School rank in WV?
Wahama Junior/senior High School ranks #368 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Wahama Junior/senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wahama Junior/senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Wahama Junior/senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wahama Junior/senior High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wahama Junior/senior High School a charter school?
No, Wahama Junior/senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wahama Junior/senior High School a Title I school?
No, Wahama Junior/senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 369
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Mason County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.0%
- Phone
- (304) 773-5539
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 25260)
- 1,494
- Area median age
- 51.4
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 · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 25260; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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