Shady Spring High School

Shady Spring High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
300 Hinton Rd,  Shady Spring, WV
Raleigh County Schools
3.5
3.0
786 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
560
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
31.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
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
38.2%
State Average
36.3%
Science
29.1%
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
258:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
White
94.8%
Two or more races
2.1%
Black
1.7%
Hispanic
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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 208 Students
West Virginia University 201 Students
Concord University 159 Students
West Virginia University Institute of Technology 134 Students
Bluefield State University 83 Students
University of Charleston 67 Students
West Virginia State University 65 Students
Fairmont State University 61 Students
University of Kentucky 47 Students
West Virginia Wesleyan College 40 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 66 Students
Biology 45 Students
Psychology 41 Students
Physical Therapy 28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Business 21 Students
Chemistry 16 Students
Computer Science 15 Students
Elementary Education 14 Students
Dental Hygiene 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 122 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/20/2025
Shady Spring High School has been a wonderful educational experience for me. I've participated in extracurricular activities all four years of high school and throughly enjoyed it. This school has a strong community and both from students, staff, parents, and local businesses.
3.0 Alum
7/1/2023
Its a good school other then the student and some teachers, students disinclude everyone who isnt in your friend group and if you had done something in the past they hold it over you, Teachers some teacher to much and some teacher to less and i know of one who completely gave up on me, other then that i had a good example
3.0 Junior
6/8/2022
I loved all the teachers, they were kind and patient. I wish they would revert from some of the old rules. For instance no hats for respect, that is an outdated rule that just makes student uncomfortable.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
5.0 student
8/29/2022
I am currently attending Shady Spring High School and can’t wait to see how all that this great school can help me prep for Princeton University.
1.0 parent
1/21/2015
My daughter started being bullied at the Shady Spring Middle School and it continued on at the High School. The answer was to ostracize my daughter and put her on homebound where she had no interaction with others of her age. The bullies got to stay in school and participate in sports and all the sc...

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Shady Spring High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Shady Spring, WV, in the Shady Spring neighborhood, and is served by the Raleigh County Schools in West Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 786 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Shady Spring 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 3.66, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $255,916. Discover additional schools in the area, like Shady Spring Middle School, Shady Spring Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Shady Spring has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Shady Spring High School.

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