Is Ravenswood High School a good school?

Ravenswood High School ranks 15 th of 112 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ravenswood High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 410 students attended Ravenswood High School.

What is the racial makeup of Ravenswood High School?

Students at Ravenswood High School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Ravenswood High School?

Ravenswood High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Cottageville Elementary School Elementary : Gilmore Elementary School Elementary : Henry J Kaiser Elementary School Elementary : Ravenswood Grade School Middle : Ravenswood Middle School

Ravenswood High School

Summary:

Ravenswood High School is a public high school in Ravenswood, West Virginia, serving 429 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Jackson County Schools district, which is ranked 3 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Ravenswood High School has consistently performed above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency for 11th-grade students, with scores ranging from 42.71% to 63.5% proficient or better, compared to the state average of around 50%. In Mathematics, the school's 11th-grade proficiency rates have been more variable, ranging from 11.49% to 26% proficient or better, which is generally on par with or slightly below the state average. The school has also shown strong performance for male students, ranking as high as 6th out of 108 West Virginia high schools, and for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 16th out of 110 West Virginia high schools.

Ravenswood High School has shown a marked improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom half of West Virginia high schools in 2021-2022 (ranked 80th out of 112) to the top 15% in 2023-2024 (ranked 15th out of 112). This improvement is reflected in the school's overall rating, which has increased from 1 star out of 5 in 2021-2022 to 4 stars out of 5 in the most recent school year. While the school has excelled in the performance of male students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, it has struggled with the performance of female students, ranking in the bottom half of West Virginia high schools for this group in recent years. Compared to nearby schools, Ravenswood High School's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly better than Ripley High School, but stronger than Wahama Junior/Senior High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

100 Plaza Dr
Ravenswood, WV 26164-1717

(304) 273-9301

District: Jackson County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
15^th of 112 West Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,503

Feeder schools for Ravenswood High School:

Elementary:	Cottageville Elementary School
	Gilmore Elementary School
	Henry J Kaiser Elementary School
	Ravenswood Grade School
Middle:	Ravenswood Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 410

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.6%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ravenswood High School ranks better than 86.6% of high schools in West Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.7. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ravenswood High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.6%), Hispanic (2.2%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ravenswood High School is 14. 1 high schools in the Jackson County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Ravenswood High School employs 29.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ravenswood High School is $13,503, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Jackson County Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ravenswood High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ravenswood High School 15^th of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See Ravenswood High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Jackson County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson County Schools 3^rd of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ravenswood High School

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Rank History for all students at Ravenswood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	69.37	22^nd	111	80.2%
2010	71.06	21^st	112	81.3%
2011	62.28	33^rd	113	70.8%
2012	58.21	34^th	113	69.9%
2013	25.10	95^th	114	16.7%
2014	63.16	32^nd	115	72.2%
2015	24.15	99^th	117	15.4%
2016	56.15	43^rd	119	63.9%
2017	37.31	89^th	122	27.0%
2018	19.00	100^th	115	13.0%
2019	49.87	54^th	114	52.6%
2021	30.81	80^th	113	29.2%
2022	32.80	80^th	112	28.6%
2023	84.71	14^th	112	87.5%
2024	79.70	15^th	112	86.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ravenswood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	95.84	2^nd	62	96.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ravenswood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	28.94	23^rd	38	39.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ravenswood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	21.22	110^th	118	6.8%
2018	17.78	81^st	103	21.4%
2019	32.50	54^th	85	36.5%
2023	89.60	5^th	89	94.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ravenswood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	48.68	65^th	121	46.3%
2018	44.81	64^th	112	42.9%
2021	46.23	58^th	111	47.7%
2022	22.83	92^nd	109	15.6%
2023	76.57	15^th	107	86.0%
2024	80.72	16^th	110	85.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Ravenswood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	33.22	93^rd	119	21.8%
2018	8.49	108^th	111	2.7%
2019	46.21	54^th	109	50.5%
2021	44.41	62^nd	110	43.6%
2022	19.00	94^th	108	13.0%
2023	37.97	66^th	108	38.9%
2024	74.80	24^th	110	78.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Ravenswood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	50.73	32^nd	84	61.9%
2022	21.24	80^th	91	12.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Ravenswood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	42.36	78^th	122	36.1%
2018	36.63	67^th	111	39.6%
2019	52.30	51^st	109	53.2%
2021	21.36	88^th	110	20.0%
2022	49.10	58^th	108	46.3%
2023	96.95	6^th	108	94.4%
2024	77.79	21^st	109	80.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ravenswood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	16.04	52^nd	59	11.9%

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Rank History for White students at Ravenswood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	34.89	94^th	122	23.0%
2018	16.60	101^st	113	10.6%
2019	44.66	63^rd	112	43.8%
2021	31.19	76^th	113	32.7%
2022	33.12	79^th	111	28.8%
2023	82.40	16^th	112	85.7%
2024	77.02	19^th	111	82.9%

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Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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by a citizen
Thursday, December 11, 2014

Ravenswood High is a great school! The teachers are great to work with students who are in general very well mannered and respectful. The school is rich in history and promotes the motto that excellence is expected in all their programs. Proud to be a former Red Devil! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ravenswood High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	597	597
1990	569	0	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	575
1991	559	2	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	565
1992	569	2	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	579
1993	551	2	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	557
1994	543	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	547
1995	563	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	563
1996	563	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	563
1997	567	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	569
1998	591	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	595
1999	588	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	590
2000	554	0	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	561
2001	549	4	7	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	562
2002	504	1	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	514
2003	504	1	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	514
2004	496	2	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	509
2005	503	1	13	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	521
2006	501	1	11	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	518
2007	490	1	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	504
2008	519	3	8	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	535
2009	495	2	10	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	509
2010	468	1	5	0	0	0	0	0	474
2011	468	2	7	0	0	0	1	0	478
2012	448	3	4	2	0	0	0	0	457
2013	447	2	2	2	0	0	0	0	453
2014	422	4	2	2	0	0	1	0	431
2015	438	4	2	2	0	0	0	0	446
2016	423	6	1	1	0	0	2	0	433
2017	426	3	3	1	0	0	3	0	436
2018	436	2	1	4	0	0	2	0	445
2019	424	2	2	4	0	0	0	0	432
2020	443	0	0	7	0	0	0	0	450
2021	411	2	0	7	0	0	1	0	421
2022	405	1	0	4	0	0	4	0	414
2023	416	1	0	6	0	0	6	0	429
2024	392	2	0	9	0	0	7	0	410

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ravenswood High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	597	40.0	14.9	n/a
1990	575	38.0	15.1	19.8
1991	565	39.2	14.4	21.1
1992	579	38.0	15.2	30.6
1993	557	38.7	14.4	23.2
1994	547	38.2	14.3	25
1995	563	38.0	14.8	28.2
1996	563	38.0	14.8	28.2
1997	569	37.3	15.3	29.7
1998	595	36.9	16.1	26.1
1999	590	39.0	15.1	33.4
2000	561	35.7	15.7	32.3
2001	562	34.6	16.2	32.9
2002	514	34.9	14.7	31.5
2003	514	34.9	14.7	31.5
2004	509	35.5	14.3	27.7
2005	521	34.5	15.1	33.2
2006	518	35.1	14.8	35.3
2007	504	34.9	14.4	34.5
2008	535	36.8	14.5	32.7
2009	509	35.4	14.4	37.3
2010	474	35.2	13.4	40.7
2011	478	38.4	12.4	40.2
2012	457	34.5	13.2	42.2
2013	453	33.8	13.3	49.9
2014	431	33.6	12.8	44.3
2015	446	34.0	13.1	40.6
2016	433	31.0	13.9	46.4
2017	436	29.6	14.7	44
2018	445	28.5	15.5	49.4
2019	432	28.5	15.1	43.1
2020	450	28.2	15.9	41.3
2021	421	29.2	14.3	47.7
2022	414	28.0	14.7	n/a
2023	429	28.1	15.2	n/a
2024	410	29.2	14.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ravenswood High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	597	40.0	14.9	n/a
1990	575	38.0	15.1	19.8
1991	565	39.2	14.4	21.1
1992	579	38.0	15.2	30.6
1993	557	38.7	14.4	23.2
1994	547	38.2	14.3	25
1995	563	38.0	14.8	28.2
1996	563	38.0	14.8	28.2
1997	569	37.3	15.3	29.7
1998	595	36.9	16.1	26.1
1999	590	39.0	15.1	33.4
2000	561	35.7	15.7	32.3
2001	562	34.6	16.2	32.9
2002	514	34.9	14.7	31.5
2003	514	34.9	14.7	31.5
2004	509	35.5	14.3	27.7
2005	521	34.5	15.1	33.2
2006	518	35.1	14.8	35.3
2007	504	34.9	14.4	34.5
2008	535	36.8	14.5	32.7
2009	509	35.4	14.4	37.3
2010	474	35.2	13.4	40.7
2011	478	38.4	12.4	40.2
2012	457	34.5	13.2	42.2
2013	453	33.8	13.3	49.9
2014	431	33.6	12.8	44.3
2015	446	34.0	13.1	40.6
2016	433	31.0	13.9	46.4
2017	436	29.6	14.7	44
2018	445	28.5	15.5	49.4
2019	432	28.5	15.1	43.1
2020	450	28.2	15.9	41.3
2021	421	29.2	14.3	47.7
2022	414	28.0	14.7	n/a
2023	429	28.1	15.2	n/a
2024	410	29.2	14.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ravenswood High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$725 (5.4%)	$12,778 (94.6%)	$13,503

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ravenswood High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 54^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 14^th of 112 High schools	34.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Ravenswood High School)	19.4	26	6.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County Schools)	23.7	23.6	0.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	24	21.5	2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Ravenswood High School)	54.4	62.3	7.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County Schools)	57.3	54.6	2.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	51.8	49.9	1.9%
11th Grade Science (Ravenswood High School)	25.2	35.1	9.9%
11th Grade Science (Jackson County Schools)	31.9	29.9	2%
11th Grade Science (West Virginia)	29.2	27.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	432	429	0.7%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	4	6	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	424	416	1.9%
Two or More Races	0	6

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2024)			WV Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			WV Assessment Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 11th Grade	WV Assessment Science 8th Grade	WV Assessment Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ravenswood High School	Public	9-12	100 Plaza Dr	Ravenswood	26164	Jackson County	Jackson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 273-9301	410	29	14.0		392 (95.6%)	2 (0.5%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	79.7	15^th of 112 public high schools	86.6%		84.7	14^th of 112 public high schools	87.5%	1			20.0			63.5		30.6	$13,503	$725	$12,778
Ripley High School	Public	9-12	2 School St	Ripley	25271	Jackson County	Jackson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 372-7355	788	53	14.8		770 (97.7%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.0%)	79.1	17^th of 112 public high schools	84.8%		62.8	38^th of 112 public high schools	66.1%	21			21.4			59.1		30.5	$11,218	$793	$10,425
Roane-Jackson Technical Center	Public	9-12	9450 Spencer Rd	Le Roy	25252	Jackson County	Jackson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 372-7335	0	17	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Wahama Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1 White Falcon Drive	Mason	25260	Mason County	Mason County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 773-5539	369	26	14.1		346 (93.8%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.9%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)	48.4	57^th of 112 public high schools	49.1%		33.6	74^th of 112 public high schools	33.9%	17	37.5	21.8	11.9	51.8	47.3	52.2	25.5	23.9	$12,311	$994	$11,317
Mason County School For Success	Public	7-12	758 Scenic Dr	Point Pleasant	25550	Mason County	Mason County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 675-6432	13	3	4.3		13 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$19,150	$588	$18,562

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