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Preston High School

400 Knight Dr, Kingwood, WV 26537, United States
+1 (304) 329-0400
http://prestoncountyschoolswv.sites.thrillshare.com/o/phs
2.3
Overall Rating

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Preston High School Overview

About This School

Preston High School is a public high in Kingwood, West Virginia, serving 1,056 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 41% in ELA, 9% in math, and 20% in science. The school maintains a staff of 72 teachers with an average salary of $54,443 and a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Additionally, the school provides guidance services with one counselor for every 264 students. Students are predominantly White at 96%, while the remaining population includes 2% identifying with two or more races, 1% Hispanic, and 1% Black. The student body is composed of 53% male and 47% female.

1,056
Total Students
Grade 9-12
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
72 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts41%
Mathematics9%
Science20%

School Information

School Type
public
Grade Levels
Grade 9-12
County
Preston County
Students per Counselor
264:1

Preston High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

41%
English Language Arts
City Avg: 41%State Avg: 41%
9%
Mathematics
City Avg: 24%State Avg: 34%
20%
Science
City Avg: 26%State Avg: 29%

Class Information

14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
City Avg: 14:1
State Avg: 12.7:1
264
Students per Counselor

Preston High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
72

Average Teacher Salary

$54,443
City Avg: $54,443
State Avg: $58,405

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
Students per Counselor264:1

Preston High School Student Demographics

Student Body

53.22%
Male
46.78%
Female
Total Enrollment: 1,056 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White96.31%
Hispanic1.14%
Asian0.09%
Black0.57%
Two or More Races1.89%
Native American0%

Preston High School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Preston High School

Q: What is Preston High School?

A: Preston High School is a high public located in Kingwood.

Q: How many students attend Preston High School?

A: Preston High School has approximately 1,056 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Preston High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Preston High School is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Preston High School

Preston High School is a public high in Kingwood, West Virginia, serving 1,056 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 41% in ELA, 9% in math, and 20% in science. The school maintains a staff of 72 teachers with an average salary of $54,443 and a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Additionally, the school provides guidance services with one counselor for every 264 students. Students are predominantly White at 96%, while the remaining population includes 2% identifying with two or more races, 1% Hispanic, and 1% Black. The student body is composed of 53% male and 47% female.

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About Preston High School - Kingwood, WV

Quick Facts about Preston High School
School NamePreston High School
School Typepublic
Grade LevelsGrade 9-12
Location400 Knight Dr, Kingwood, WV 26537, Kingwood, WV
CountyPreston County
Phone+1 (304) 329-0400
Total Students1,056
Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
Full-Time Teachers72
Rating2.3/10
ELA Proficiency41%
Math Proficiency9%
Science Proficiency20%

Frequently Asked Questions about Preston High School

What is Preston High School?

Preston High School is a high public located in Kingwood.

How many students attend Preston High School?

Preston High School has approximately 1,056 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Preston High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Preston High School is 14:1.

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