Princeton Senior High School

Princeton Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1321 Stafford Dr,  Princeton, WV
Mercer County Schools
3.6
3.6
967 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
55
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
540
Verbal
550
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
41.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
31.3%
State Average
36.3%
Science
28.7%
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
302:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
White
84.8%
Two or more races
6.7%
Black
6%
Hispanic
1.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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.
Concord University 274 Students
West Virginia University 263 Students
Marshall University 236 Students
Bluefield State University 204 Students
Virginia Tech 77 Students
West Virginia State University 71 Students
University of Kentucky 58 Students
Bluefield University 53 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 51 Students
Fairmont State University 45 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 77 Students
Business 45 Students
Psychology 36 Students
Biology 35 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Accounting 23 Students
Elementary Education 23 Students
Physical Therapy 21 Students
Graphic Design 21 Students
Education 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 136 Reviews
4.0 Freshman
8/21/2024
They have amazing teachers and education opportunities. They offer a lot of clubs and sports for the children to enjoy.
3.0 Senior
10/2/2023
Some of the people whom I've encountered at Princeton Senior High School make the experience wonderful. Many of the teachers are kind and caring for their students and I appreciate that greatly. I do not like the methods of discipline in this establishment as they punish the innocent and do not resolve the issues at hand.
5.0 Parent
11/29/2022
I love Princeton Senior High School because of the school pride! We have the best cheering section at every sport event! I play basketball and love our cheering section! I enjoy the closeness of the everyone! We are a close class and everyone knows everyone! The education is great as well! Teachers are involved and always willing to help!
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 6 Reviews
3.0 other
5/24/2019
I really enjoyed my time at PSHS when I was a student there. I thought the teachers of the honors and AP classes did a great job not only in getting me ready to take the AP exams but to be prepared for college level work as well. I ended up passing all the AP exams I took. The secret to success in h...
4.0 student
5/15/2010
The band at the school is phenomenal, and it is made possible by the band teacher Mrs. Kade. She teaches students how to take criticism and to be responsible, how working hard for something over a long period of time can achieve greatness. The academics at this school are questionable however. If yo...
parent
5/8/2010
It is not true that students from PSHS are unprepared. My daughter graduated 2 years ago and has the highest GPA in one of the best college nursing programs on the east coast. She took honors and AP classes in high school and was very well prepared. If you slack in high school, then you play catch u...
2.0 parent
4/5/2010
This school is bellow average in academics and bellow average in mental preperation for the real world. Students from pshs usually struggle in their continued education.

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Princeton Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Princeton, WV, in the Princeton neighborhood, and is served by the Mercer County Schools in West Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 967 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Princeton Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $185,071. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mercer County Technical Education Center, Mercer Christian Academy, Princeton Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Princeton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Princeton Senior High School.

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