Preston High School

Preston High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
400 Knight Dr,  Kingwood, WV
Preston County Schools
3.3
1.0
1,120 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
80
Full Time Teachers
80
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
490
Verbal
540
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
22
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
41.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
51.1%
State Average
36.3%
Science
43%
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
301:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
White
97.4%
Two or more races
1.2%
Hispanic
1.1%
Black
<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.
West Virginia University 237 Students
Fairmont State University 186 Students
Marshall University 82 Students
West Virginia State University 80 Students
West Liberty University 56 Students
Potomac State College of West Virginia University 45 Students
Pierpont Community & Technical College 43 Students
Davis & Elkins College 40 Students
West Virginia Wesleyan College 34 Students
Shepherd University 32 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 92 Students
Psychology 38 Students
Biology 33 Students
Business 32 Students
Elementary Education 19 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 18 Students
Veterinary Sciences 16 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 16 Students
Cosmetology 15 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 95 Reviews
3.0 Senior
4/25/2024
Personally my best experiences with the high school is with the teachers who actually are there to teach and help kids learn rather than sit around and do nothing. The worst experiences I've had is with a few students acting gross in the restrooms and the fact fist fights have a reason to happen at 7am.
3.0 Sophomore
3/21/2023
The staff is kind and care about their jobs. You can tell that there are people there who want you to succeed. Many students are rude, hostile, and can be violent.
3.0 Senior
2/28/2022
The people are cool and some of the teachers are cool. The classrooms are nice, which makes it enjoyable to come to school.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 2 Reviews
1.0 student
6/5/2014
I couldn't help but realize that more than half of these reviews were posted in the early 2000s; therefore, I just couldn't stop myself from writing this review. Things have drastically changed over the course of ten years, and not for the better. This place is absolutely one of the WORST high schoo...
1.0 parent
12/19/2012
I have to agree that there is extremely poor communication between school and parents. The only way to talk to someone at the school is to go into the building to talk to someone. That is a huge problem when you have a simple question and you live an hour away and it could be answered if the phone w...

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Preston High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Kingwood, WV and is served by the Preston County Schools in West Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,120 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Preston High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pleasant Valley Christian Academy, Ferndale Christian School, Morgantown Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Kingwood has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Preston High School.

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