Morgantown High School

Morgantown High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
109 Wilson Ave,  Morgantown, WV
Monongalia County Schools
3.7
4.3
1,824 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
63%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
103
Full Time Teachers
103
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
72.2%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
28.3%
State Average
36.3%
Science
23.4%
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
369:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
White
79.1%
Black
6.2%
Two or more races
6.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.1%
Hispanic
3.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other 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.
West Virginia University 734 Students
Fairmont State University 203 Students
West Virginia State University 158 Students
Marshall University 128 Students
Ohio University 107 Students
The Ohio State University 102 Students
University of Pittsburgh 86 Students
University of Kentucky 81 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 75 Students
Shepherd University 63 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 114 Students
Psychology 110 Students
Nursing 110 Students
Business 109 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 58 Students
Computer Science 54 Students
Political Science and Government 40 Students
Pre-Law Studies 40 Students
Exercise Physiology 40 Students
Education 34 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 320 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/18/2025
Morgantown High School is a wonderful place where friendships grow and learning is fun. The school spirit is unmatched!
5.0 Alum
1/8/2025
It was an amazing experience that I would recommend to anyone's child. Fun overall experience with good teachers and good staff.
3.0 Parent
11/25/2024
Morgantown is a good school for athletics and academics. I feel their focus is mostly on athletics. They can improve by preparing students for SAT/ACT and college with their regular curriculum instead of charging extra and having after school classes for preparation.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/7/2022
Excellent school district.They care about everything and maintenance on the schools are good.
5.0 parent
11/23/2015
MHS is a great school. The principal and staff have the right idea...they want to teach children and help them excel. The teachers push the kids to learn. The TEACH them how to be students. The study habits that my freshman daughter has already learned, I know will allow her to succeed in the future...
1.0 parent
8/10/2014
If your child is an average student then they are forgotten. It seems the school only cares about the AP students. They carry the school in regard to test scores. The math teachers my child has had have been horrific. I had to hire tutors. Many teachers never return phone calls or even come to meeti...
5.0 parent
2/24/2013
My daughter is in 9th grade this year - so far, so good! We have been impressed with the teachers she has, all seem to be very enthusiastic about their subjects. The curriculum is challenging and she has made great strides for 3 years ago when we had to homeschool her because she cold not sit in a c...

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Morgantown High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Morgantown, WV and is served by the Monongalia County Schools in West Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,824 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% are proficient in reading. Morgantown High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $289,369. Discover additional schools in the area, like Technical Education Center, Whitmore School, Morgantown Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Morgantown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Morgantown High School.

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