Nitro High School vs. Saint Albans High School
Should you attend Nitro High School or Saint Albans High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Nitro High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Saint Albans High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 798 students in grades 9-12, Nitro High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Serving 900 students in grades 9-12, Saint Albans High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
798 students
900 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#161 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#149 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
87%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
241
318
Grade 10 Students
218
203
Grade 11 Students
174
193
Grade 12 Students
165
186
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
7%
6%
% White
85%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
