Parkersburg High School

Parkersburg High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2101 Dudley Ave,  Parkersburg, WV
Parkersburg HS-Washington Ave Historic District Neighborhood
Wood County Schools
3.5
2.3
1,651 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
83%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
97
Full Time Teachers
97
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
530
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
32
AP Pass Rate
56.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
3
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
35.7%
State Average
36.3%
Science
28.7%
State Average
32.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
347:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
91.1%
Two or more races
3.3%
Hispanic
2.3%
Black
2.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
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.
West Virginia University 358 Students
Ohio University 200 Students
Marshall University 186 Students
West Virginia University at Parkersburg 161 Students
Fairmont State University 117 Students
The Ohio State University 102 Students
West Virginia State University 95 Students
West Liberty University 85 Students
University of Charleston 72 Students
Marietta College 69 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 88 Students
Business 67 Students
Psychology 62 Students
Biology 62 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 45 Students
Criminology 26 Students
Education 26 Students
Physical Therapy 25 Students
Elementary Education 24 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 323 Reviews
4.0 Parent
12/29/2023
I have been happy overall with academics at PHS. I have two children there now...one a senior, who I feel is well prepared for college.
4.0 Alum
7/4/2023
Most teachers are kind and respectful towards students. I had many teachers, especially my senior year, that truly wanted me to succeed. However, it seemed to me that some extracurriculars were favored and would receive more recognition than others. I would love for all successes made by students on the school's behalf to be recognized equally.
5.0 Senior
1/29/2023
My experience here as a senior has honestly been good. The teachers and staff are amazing and it's honestly like family. The community of Parkersburg and everyone who gathers around for this school is so incredible to see. There's some things that can be changed, but I think everyone would have something to say about that.
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2.3 6 Reviews
5.0 student
9/5/2022
My experience in this school is great because it is a great school for champions in sports and good graduation rates and good teachers and good stuff…. I’m currently a student and I rlly think that this school deserves a good rating….also I love their good traditions and game Friday… wear red on Fri...
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1.0 parent
3/15/2022
Parkersburg high school has went down the drain. They are there to bully the kids and act like the "governor " of our children as Mr. Kenny Demoss puts it. There is no rhyme or reason for anything they do. They rather expell the kids as Mr. Demoss said in his 2 part message. I know at least 10 kids...
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1.0 parent
11/2/2018
The principal is more concerned with the way the public views the school versus handling it's actual issues... There is a horrific bully problem and our children are victimized rather than supported and resolution provided.
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5.0 other
8/15/2018
I was bullied and it was never taken care of
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