Serving 1,107 students in grades 7-12, Point Pleasant Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,107 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Point Pleasant Junior/senior High School's student population of 1,107 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,107 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Point Pleasant Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Point Pleasant Junior/senior High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#440 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
95%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
91%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Point Pleasant Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Point Pleasant Junior/senior High School is ranked #440 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Point Pleasant Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Point Pleasant Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wahama Junior/senior High School, Hannan Junior/senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Point Pleasant Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Point Pleasant Junior/senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Point Pleasant Junior/senior High School?
1,107 students attend Point Pleasant Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Point Pleasant Junior/senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Point Pleasant Junior/senior High School?
Point Pleasant Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Point Pleasant Junior/senior High School offer ?
Point Pleasant Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Point Pleasant Junior/senior High School part of?
Point Pleasant Junior/senior High School is part of Mason County Schools School District.
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