Nitro High School

Nitro High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1300 Park Ave,  Nitro, WV
Kanawha County Schools
3.2
3.7
798 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
540
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
25.2%
State Average
36.3%
Science
32%
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
50.2%
Female
49.8%
White
87.3%
Black
5.1%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic
2.8%
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 247 Students
West Virginia University 167 Students
West Virginia State University 73 Students
University of Charleston 64 Students
Ohio University 55 Students
University of Kentucky 47 Students
The Ohio State University 39 Students
Fairmont State University 38 Students
Concord University 30 Students
West Virginia Wesleyan College 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 49 Students
Psychology 36 Students
Biology 35 Students
Business 23 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Computer Science 16 Students
Pre-Law Studies 16 Students
Mechanical Engineering 14 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 14 Students
Chemistry 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 171 Reviews
4.0 Alum
9/1/2024
I enjoyed going to Nitro High school. The teacher do care such as the principal Mr Barth or Ms helman.
1.0 Sophomore
2/11/2024
I recently switched schools due to the lack of the administrators care, I was getting severally bullied by a group and me and my mother have gone to the office about it several times and they never took action. there has been rats this year and in the ladies restroom there is mold on the ceiling. most of the teachers dont teach good. they give you several assignments with little to no explanation. half the cameras dont work. theres kids vaping and smoking weed in class and the teachers will sometimes even cover for students. teachers have also allowed students to skip in their class. none of the kids are getting structure. and not to mention the "jocks" get special treatment. its honestly weird how some of the female staff treat the boys. the breezeway is extremely unsafe. it has many holes in the roof. the bathrooms are always locked. i have seen many students just walk home right after lunch and not get caught. the few cameras that do work are never watched. the staff dont care.
5.0 Senior
1/5/2024
I'm a Senior at Nitro High. It's amazing at Nitro the sports are good here. Everyone is friendly and we just got a new principle. What would I change about Nitro to be honest I wouldn't change anything.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 9 Reviews
3.0 student
6/14/2016
This school is a very mediocre institution. The administration often seems lost and ignorant as to how to appropriately approach situations. The vice principal once told me that, in regard to the school's performance, "It doesn't matter what the kids think." NHS hardly prepares the student for colle...
5.0 student
4/29/2011
I attended Nitro High School and I have to say it is definitely one of the best in the region. It offers a variety of AP and honors classes. There are also a large amount of extracurriculars to choose from such as band, show choir, guitar, ROTC, drama club, ski club, and many many more. The teachers...
5.0 student
3/17/2011
One of the best schools in WV! The staff is wonderful and willing to work with students. They offer a lab in the morning where you can go ask for help with anything or makeup work. The extracurricular activities are second to none, there are tons of sports and if you are an arts lover Nitro offers a...
5.0 parent
4/28/2010

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Nitro High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Nitro, WV, in the Saint Albans neighborhood, and is served by the Kanawha County Schools in West Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 798 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Nitro High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $187,387. Discover additional schools in the area, like Saint Albans High School, Twin City Christian Academy, Zion Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Nitro has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Nitro High School.

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