Bluefield High School

Bluefield High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
535 W Cumberland Rd,  Bluefield, WV
Mercer County Schools
4.0
4.0
639 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
C
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
530
Verbal
560
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
23
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
20%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
49%
State Average
36.3%
Science
41.7%
State Average
32.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
298:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.1%
Female
45.9%
White
66.3%
Black
24.7%
Two or more races
7.2%
Hispanic
1.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Marshall University 124 Students
Bluefield State University 114 Students
Concord University 112 Students
West Virginia University 105 Students
Fairmont State University 48 Students
West Virginia State University 41 Students
Bluefield University 31 Students
University of Charleston 29 Students
West Virginia University Institute of Technology 27 Students
Virginia Tech 17 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 29 Students
Business 25 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Education 16 Students
Biology 15 Students
Psychology 14 Students
Elementary Education 14 Students
Computer Science 13 Students
Physical Therapy 13 Students
Radiologic Technician 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 46 Reviews
4.0 Parent
1/28/2024
Best band and band director!!! Our senior has excelled, thanks to band!! It has been an excellent high school for our teenager!
4.0 Alum
6/29/2023
I was really excited that through my high school years that all of my teachers treated me fairly and never did anything unethical towards me. The school is a close community and I got along with mostly everyone
4.0 Alum
8/30/2022
It's a good school with a good community. It's fun and has an amazing band and football team! Go Beavers
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
5.0 other
1/2/2014
Bluefield High School's administration and faculty is committed to academic excellence, strong athletic programs, and fostering an safe environment in which students can grow into young adults. As a community member, I have been impressed by the dedication of the team they have leading the students...
5.0 parent
7/22/2013
My son is going into this school at the beginning of this year, so I really don't know much about this school yet.
1.0 parent
10/10/2009
5.0 parent
9/17/2007

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Bluefield High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bluefield, WV and is served by the Mercer County Schools in West Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 639 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Bluefield High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Graham High School, Bluefield Middle School, Graham Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Bluefield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bluefield High School.

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