Nicholas County High School

Nicholas County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
30 Grizzley Ln,  Summersville, WV
Nicholas County Schools
3.5
4.0
697 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
520
Verbal
550
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
100%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
40.4%
State Average
36.3%
Science
35.6%
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
224:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.1%
Female
44.9%
White
97.5%
Hispanic
1.2%
Two or more races
<1%
Black
<1%
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.
West Virginia University 120 Students
Marshall University 82 Students
Glenville State University 59 Students
Concord University 58 Students
Fairmont State University 55 Students
West Virginia University Institute of Technology 54 Students
West Virginia Wesleyan College 50 Students
West Virginia State University 37 Students
New River Community & Technical College 30 Students
University of Charleston 26 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 35 Students
Elementary Education 15 Students
Business 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students
Biology 12 Students
Psychology 11 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 9 Students
Exercise Physiology 9 Students
Civil Engineering 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 71 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/1/2024
Would like to see teachers that actually take an interest in all students. Not just favorites. Would also like to see less bias when it comes to students who are perceived as troubled.
3.0 Senior
4/13/2023
A great school for locals but not appealing to those outside the small town circle. The majority of funds goes into football and the rest into "mystery funds". The school has a fair share of safety issues including bath rooms flooding into the cafeteria,ceiling tiles falling from rain water leaks, and chicken that is pink all over.
4.0 Junior
2/18/2021
It was an odd yet happy journey, a little disappointing in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic but the school did their very best to stay on their feet. So far I've had a good experience with Nicholas County High School and have been happy with so many of my teachers.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 8 Reviews
1.0 other
7/25/2023
Openly favors kids from “the pillars of the community” doctors, school donors, cops and people with a favorable last name. These kids (at least when I was there in 2016) were the ones who bullied other students and everyone else knew not to report it because 1. Nothing would happen. And 2. You could...
5.0 other
5/30/2012
i think NCHS is a great school!! i graduated there in 2010, i miss it alot!!
5.0 parent
10/30/2009
5.0 student
8/3/2008

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Nicholas County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Summersville, WV, in the Summersville neighborhood, and is served by the Nicholas County Schools in West Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 697 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Nicholas County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $243,684. Discover additional schools in the area, like New Life Christian Academy, Trinity Baptist Academy, Clay Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Summersville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Nicholas County High School.

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