Paden City High School
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5 out of 5 | 3 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 159 middle and high school students from grades 7-12
- Ranks 32nd out of 118 high schools in WV.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 201 N Fourth Avenue, Paden City, WV 26159
School District Details
- Wetzel County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,551
- Graduation Rate: 88.4%
- Dropout Rate: 2.4%
- Students Per Teacher: 13.3
- Enrolled Students: 2,864
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 159
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 13.1
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 65 (40.9%)
- Females: 94 (59.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 26 (16.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 49 (30.8%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 75 (47.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 1 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 1.3% |
| White | 151 | 95.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 7th Grade | 33 | 20.8% |
| 8th Grade | 21 | 13.2% |
| 9th Grade | 20 | 12.6% |
| 10th Grade | 32 | 20.1% |
| 11th Grade | 25 | 15.7% |
| 12th Grade | 28 | 17.6% |
Source: WV Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 3 Reviews
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3 reviews for Paden City High School
- Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on January 21, 2011
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(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - PCHS continually is recognized for outstanding academic progress. It has received many recognitions for academics and has been named a W.V.D.E. High Achieving School and for the W.V.D.E. Annual Performance Index, PCHS received the status of "Distinguished School," which means it was the upper quartile for academic performance in 2010. Paden City High School is the best choice in education in the area.
- Reviewed by Community Member on June 15, 2010
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- Paden City High School is an excellent 7-12 high school in Paden City, WV. Paden City Schools (PCES/PCHS) Continue to excel at state testing and NCLB standards. Paden City High School scores above state and county district averages, is one of the top 10 schools in the state (list made by WV Dept. of Ed.) and is an excellent choice to send your child. Paden City High is a school full of pride, and tradition. PCHS is Rich in tradition, Prepared for the Present, and Reaching for the Future!
- Reviewed by on September 05, 2006
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- Paden City High School is a great school in the Wetzel County School District of West Virginia. Paden City High School continues to do well on the NCLB and the WESTest. Paden City High School is a great place to learn!
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