Hurricane High School

Hurricane High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3350 Teays Valley Rd,  Hurricane, WV
Putnam County Schools
3.9
3.8
1,256 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
63%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
79
Full Time Teachers
79
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
580
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
30
AP Pass Rate
43.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

10
Test Scores
10
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
26.9%
State Average
36.3%
Science
25.8%
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
260:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
White
91.5%
Black
3.3%
Two or more races
2.9%
Hispanic
1.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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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 521 Students
West Virginia University 398 Students
University of Kentucky 194 Students
West Virginia State University 127 Students
The Ohio State University 111 Students
Ohio University 99 Students
University of Charleston 83 Students
University of Tennessee 77 Students
West Virginia Wesleyan College 64 Students
Fairmont State University 63 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 103 Students
Psychology 81 Students
Biology 76 Students
Business 54 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 49 Students
Computer Science 32 Students
Elementary Education 32 Students
Criminology 26 Students
Political Science and Government 23 Students
Engineering 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 189 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/29/2022
Hurricane High School is a public high school located in West Virginia. While not outstanding nationwide, this school is one of the best in the state. It's located in Putnam county, the only growing country in the state. The best part about the school is the sheer variety of classes it offers. The school does it's best to prepare all students, regardless of their intended career, for the future. It offers PCTC, AP Classes, College credit, and ROTC programs.
5.0 Senior
8/29/2022
Great school with amazing teachers!! Forces on academics and clubs and sports and the arts. You are collage ready when you leave.
5.0 Senior
9/7/2021
There's many opportunities for every student at Hurricane. There's many different clubs sports and events for people to get involved with.
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3.8 4 Reviews
3.0 other
12/12/2016
The School itself is very nice as well as most of the faculty. For the most part each teacher wants you to succeed. The Faculty is always there to help you or talk to you. The Student body is very large and all eat lunch together which results in many problems and bullying. Overall, Hurricane is a g...
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4.0 parent
8/22/2011
My children have been in several different High schools in different states and districts, Ive found Hurricane to be decent although I disagree with the policies concerning transfer credits. I am satisfied with the overall curriculum. My children love the class scheduling.
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4.0 parent
5/8/2011
Most of the time this school is agood school. The teachers are helpful and support students. The BAND is awsome for this school and have won many state championships. The athletic programs are always high ranked. Most of the administration are helpful when issues arise. I do feel, however, once akid...
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4.0 student
10/29/2006
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