Preston High School

400 Knight Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,178 students in grades 9-12, Preston 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 9% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,178 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : 83% (Btm 50% in WV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Preston High School's student population of 1,178 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,178 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
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School Rankings

Preston 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 Preston High School is 0.04, 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.
This School
State Level (WV)
#518 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Preston High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
9%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Preston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Preston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Preston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Preston High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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1%
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Hispanic
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Preston High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Preston High School and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
98%
89%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Preston High School and the percentage of White public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Preston High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Preston High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Preston High School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
83%
91%
This chart displays graduation rate of Preston High School and public school graduation rate of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Preston High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Preston High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Preston High School's ranking?
Preston High School is ranked #518 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Preston High School often compared to?
Preston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like University High School, Morgantown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Preston High School?
The graduation rate of Preston High School is 83%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Preston High School?
1,178 students attend Preston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Preston High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Preston High School?
Preston High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Preston High School offer ?
Preston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Preston High School part of?
Preston High School is part of Preston County Schools School District.

School Reviews

1   4/22/2020
The school is a very toxic place. The children there have no sense of empathy and are rude towards others. Little to no disciplinary measures are taken against these acts. The bathrooms are always dirty and lack stall doors. Each teacher has their own form of discipline and seem to shut out school wide rules in general. Many teachers fail to teach my child and leave the children to learn on their own. With this, online schooling (considering the recent circumstances) is almost impossible.
- Posted by Parent - Jessa
2   5/1/2012
Too many kids, teachers/admin can't keep track of. Students "slip through the cracks". Can't get anyone on telephone or to return any messages. Parents & students are pretty much on their own. If you want to talk to anyone there, you have to go to the school itself. Not bad if you live in area, but for people that are an hour away and have to work, it is impossible. The school doesn't communicate well with parents. My student complains that bathrooms are always dirty and no doors on stalls. School "can't afford" to spend money on things like new books or desks, but can spend away when it comes to football (and only football) even though they haven't won a single game in years. Can't speak on other sports other than they only spend money on football program. I'm not against football, but I think academics should come first, then sports programs . . . and all sports programs should be treated equally.
- Posted by Parent - jcase

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,178 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : 83% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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