2013 Academic Indicators
- National Rank
- Bronze
- College Readiness Index
- 9.3
- Math Proficiency
- 2.0
- Reading Proficiency
- 2.5
- Student/Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- 09–12 Grades
- 409 Students
- 26 Teachers
Richwood High School
1 VALLEY AVE
RICHWOOD, WV 26261
Phone: (304) 846-2591
District: Nicholas County Schools
Overview
At Richwood High School, students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at Richwood High School is 15 percent. The student body makeup is 51 percent male and 49 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 1 percent. Richwood High School is 1 of 2 high schools in the Nicholas County Schools.
Rankings / Awards
This details how this school compares to others based on U.S. News ranking criteria.
| Medal Awarded | Bronze |
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Students / Teachers
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
| Total Enrollment | 409 |
| Total Minority Enrollment (% of total) | 1% |
| Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total) | 56% |
| Full-Time Teachers | 26 |
Test Scores
U.S. News calculates these values based on student performance on state exit exams and internationally available exams on college-level course work (AP®/IB exams).
| Proficient in Reading | 42% |
| Proficient in Math | 29% |
| College Readiness Index | 9.3 |
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
| Grades Served | 09 – 12 |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Charter School | No |
| Magnet School | No |
| Receives Title I Funding | No |
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
| Total Schools | 2 |
| Total Students | 1,201 |
| Proficient in Reading (district average) | 39% |
| Proficient in Math (district average) | 32% |
| College Readiness (district average) | 8.6 |
Data is based on the 2010-2011 school year.
APĀ® and Advanced PlacementĀ® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.


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