Is St. Marys High School a good school?

St. Marys High School ranks 30 th of 112 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend St. Marys High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 298 students attended St. Marys High School.

What is the racial makeup of St. Marys High School?

Students at St. Marys High School are 98% White, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into St. Marys High School?

St. Marys High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Belmont Elementary School Elementary : St. Marys Elementary School Middle : Pleasants County Middle School

St. Marys High School

Summary:

St. Marys High School is a public high school serving 324 students in grades 9-12 in Saint Marys, West Virginia, which is part of the Pleasants County Schools district.

The school has shown fluctuating academic performance, with its statewide ranking ranging from 11th to 109th out of West Virginia high schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 30th and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with female and white students generally performing better than their male and minority counterparts. The school's performance for special education and low socioeconomic status students has been particularly concerning, with rankings in the bottom quartile of the state. Compared to nearby high schools like Paden City High School and Williamstown High School, St. Marys High School's academic performance is generally lower, particularly in mathematics and science.

St. Marys High School has a predominantly white student population, with 98.15% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools. The school's per-student spending of $15,034 in the 2018-2019 school year is higher than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio of 14.4 in the 2022-2023 school year is slightly lower than the state average. While the school has outperformed the state in English language arts, its mathematics scores have consistently lagged behind.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2330 N Pleasants Hwy
Saint Marys, WV 26170-5008

(304) 684-2421

District: Pleasants County Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,034

Feeder schools for St. Marys High School:

Elementary:	Belmont Elementary School
	St. Marys Elementary School
Middle:	Pleasants County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 298

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.7%

African American:

1.0%

Two or more races:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details St. Marys High School ranks better than 73.2% of high schools in West Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.07. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.7%), African American (1%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St. Marys High School is 12.7. (See more...)

Compare St. Marys High School employs 23.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at St. Marys High School is $15,034.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

St. Marys High School:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Marys High School 30^th of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See St. Marys High School in the ranking list.)

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Pleasants County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasants County Schools 23^rd of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for St. Marys High School

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Rank History for all students at St. Marys High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	41.79	78^th	111	29.7%
2010	64.83	30^th	112	73.2%
2011	54.68	45^th	113	60.2%
2012	39.71	71^st	113	37.2%
2013	22.97	99^th	114	13.2%
2014	24.62	104^th	115	9.6%
2015	22.07	100^th	117	14.5%
2016	38.06	76^th	119	36.1%
2017	31.24	100^th	122	18.0%
2018	11.58	109^th	115	5.2%
2019	44.49	61^st	114	46.5%
2021	88.34	11^th	113	90.3%
2022	23.23	88^th	112	21.4%
2023	49.22	53^rd	112	52.7%
2024	70.07	30^th	112	73.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at St. Marys High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	43.03	35^th	62	43.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at St. Marys High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	28.14	101^st	118	14.4%
2018	17.78	81^st	103	21.4%
2019	13.28	79^th	85	7.1%
2023	92.82	1^st	89	98.9%
2024	15.20	79^th	89	11.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at St. Marys High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	20.33	113^th	121	6.6%
2018	29.32	84^th	112	25.0%
2021	72.48	24^th	111	78.4%
2022	42.67	66^th	109	39.4%
2023	6.45	107^th	107	0.0%
2024	49.20	60^th	110	45.5%

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Rank History for Female students at St. Marys High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	28.08	101^st	119	15.1%
2018	15.77	97^th	111	12.6%
2019	34.25	68^th	109	37.6%
2021	74.61	21^st	110	80.9%
2022	19.50	92^nd	108	14.8%
2023	82.03	15^th	108	86.1%
2024	62.75	34^th	110	69.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at St. Marys High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	61.17	22^nd	84	73.8%
2022	23.66	76^th	91	16.5%

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Rank History for Male students at St. Marys High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	36.85	90^th	122	26.2%
2018	9.10	106^th	111	4.5%
2019	57.78	42^nd	109	61.5%
2021	91.99	7^th	110	93.6%
2022	29.36	75^th	108	30.6%
2023	15.43	95^th	108	12.0%
2024	72.06	27^th	109	75.2%

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Rank History for African American students at St. Marys High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	23.61	64^th	82	22.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at St. Marys High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	55.95	24^th	59	59.3%

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Rank History for White students at St. Marys High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	30.40	102^nd	122	16.4%
2018	10.99	107^th	113	5.3%
2019	45.33	62^nd	112	44.6%
2021	89.40	11^th	113	90.3%
2022	23.68	84^th	111	24.3%
2023	48.67	53^rd	112	52.7%
2024	67.43	34^th	111	69.4%

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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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Enrollment information for St. Marys 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	479	479
1990	471	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	472
1991	476	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	477
1992	468	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	470
1993	465	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	468
1994	455	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	458
1995	469	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	470
1996	469	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	470
1997	486	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	490
1998	464	2	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	469
1999	433	1	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	437
2000	434	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	435
2001	410	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	411
2002	380	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
2003	380	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
2004	361	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	364
2005	364	2	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	370
2006	391	3	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	399
2007	392	3	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	399
2008	408	2	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
2009	415	2	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	421
2010	413	3	4	2	0	0	0	0	422
2011	412	4	4	5	0	0	0	0	425
2012	403	4	2	4	0	0	0	0	413
2013	393	4	1	5	0	0	1	0	404
2014	391	3	0	5	0	0	2	0	401
2015	379	2	1	5	0	0	4	0	391
2016	375	2	3	6	0	0	5	0	391
2017	364	1	3	6	0	0	6	0	380
2018	356	1	0	6	0	0	4	0	367
2019	323	0	0	9	0	0	3	0	335
2020	325	2	0	8	0	0	3	0	338
2021	306	2	0	5	0	0	2	0	315
2022	313	1	1	5	0	0	0	0	320
2023	318	3	0	2	0	0	1	0	324
2024	291	3	0	1	0	0	3	0	298

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 St. Marys High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	479	31.0	15.4	n/a
1990	472	30.0	15.7	16.7
1991	477	30.8	15.4	19.7
1992	470	30.0	15.6	18.1
1993	468	30.0	15.6	19.9
1994	458	29.0	15.8	16.4
1995	470	28.0	16.8	24.9
1996	470	28.0	16.8	24.9
1997	490	29.0	16.9	26.3
1998	469	29.5	15.9	26.2
1999	437	29.5	14.8	35
2000	435	30.5	14.3	30.3
2001	411	30.5	13.5	42.1
2002	382	30.5	12.5	34.6
2003	382	30.5	12.5	34.6
2004	364	30.5	11.9	30.8
2005	370	31.5	11.7	41.4
2006	399	31.5	12.7	33.3
2007	399	30.5	13.1	33.3
2008	415	29.0	14.3	34.5
2009	421	27.5	15.3	33
2010	422	29.0	14.5	35.5
2011	425	28.3	15.0	36
2012	413	26.0	15.8	42.9
2013	404	24.5	16.4	44.1
2014	401	23.5	17.0	42.1
2015	391	23.0	17.0	46.5
2016	391	23.0	17.0	48.3
2017	380	23.0	16.5	41.8
2018	367	23.0	15.9	49
2019	335	23.0	14.5	37
2020	338	22.3	15.1	36.7
2021	315	22.3	14.0	34
2022	320	22.3	14.3	n/a
2023	324	22.3	14.4	n/a
2024	298	23.3	12.7	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 St. Marys High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	479	31.0	15.4	n/a
1990	472	30.0	15.7	16.7
1991	477	30.8	15.4	19.7
1992	470	30.0	15.6	18.1
1993	468	30.0	15.6	19.9
1994	458	29.0	15.8	16.4
1995	470	28.0	16.8	24.9
1996	470	28.0	16.8	24.9
1997	490	29.0	16.9	26.3
1998	469	29.5	15.9	26.2
1999	437	29.5	14.8	35
2000	435	30.5	14.3	30.3
2001	411	30.5	13.5	42.1
2002	382	30.5	12.5	34.6
2003	382	30.5	12.5	34.6
2004	364	30.5	11.9	30.8
2005	370	31.5	11.7	41.4
2006	399	31.5	12.7	33.3
2007	399	30.5	13.1	33.3
2008	415	29.0	14.3	34.5
2009	421	27.5	15.3	33
2010	422	29.0	14.5	35.5
2011	425	28.3	15.0	36
2012	413	26.0	15.8	42.9
2013	404	24.5	16.4	44.1
2014	401	23.5	17.0	42.1
2015	391	23.0	17.0	46.5
2016	391	23.0	17.0	48.3
2017	380	23.0	16.5	41.8
2018	367	23.0	15.9	49
2019	335	23.0	14.5	37
2020	338	22.3	15.1	36.7
2021	315	22.3	14.0	34
2022	320	22.3	14.3	n/a
2023	324	22.3	14.4	n/a
2024	298	23.3	12.7	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 St. Marys High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,045 (7.0%)	$13,989 (93.0%)	$15,034

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St. Marys High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 61^st of 114 High schools	Ranks 53^rd of 112 High schools	6.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (St. Marys High School)	20.7	14.1	6.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Pleasants County Schools)	20.7	14.1	6.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	24	21.5	2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (St. Marys High School)	42.7	53.1	10.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasants County Schools)	42.7	53.1	10.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	51.8	49.9	1.9%
11th Grade Science (St. Marys High School)	30.5	25	5.5%
11th Grade Science (Pleasants County Schools)	30.5	25	5.5%
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	335	324	3.3%
African American	0	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	9	2	77.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	323	318	1.5%
Two or More Races	3	1	66.7%

Schools Near St. Marys High School

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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 6th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 6th 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
St. Marys High School	Public	9-12	2330 N Pleasants Hwy	Saint Marys	26170	Pleasants County	Pleasants County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 684-2421	298	23	12.7		291 (97.7%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	70.1	30^th of 112 public high schools	73.2%		49.2	53^rd of 112 public high schools	52.7%	23				14.3				54.6		36.4	$15,034	$1,045	$13,989
Mid Ohio Valley Technical Institute	Public	9-12	2134 N Pleasants Hwy	Saint Marys	26170	Pleasants County	Pleasants County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 684-2464	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Ritchie County High School	Public	9-12	201 Ritchie County School Rd	Ellenboro	26346	Ritchie County	Ritchie County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 869-3526	348	30	11.6		342 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.4	52^nd of 112 public high schools	53.6%		51.7	49^th of 112 public high schools	56.3%	3				12.5				52.5		26.3	$11,929	$782	$11,148
Williamstown High School	Public	6-12	219 W 5th St	Williamstown	26187	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 375-6151	639	49	12.9		619 (96.9%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.7%)	95.3	6^th of 112 public high schools	94.6%		87.2	12^th of 112 public high schools	89.3%	6	38.2	41.3	51.7	28.7	58.0	48.4	52.8	67.0	42.7	38.3	$12,019	$706	$11,313
Tyler Consolidated High School	Public	9-12	1993 Silver Knight Dr	Sistersville	26175	Tyler County	Tyler County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 758-9000	369	36	10.3		355 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.0%)	62	41^st of 112 public high schools	63.4%		69.9	28^th of 112 public high schools	75.0%	13				17.4				49.0		29.6	$17,736	$1,825	$15,912
Paden City High School	Public	7-12	201 N 4th Ave	Paden City	26159	Wetzel County	Wetzel County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 337-2266	160	17	9.2		155 (96.9%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.5	90^th of 112 public high schools	19.6%		21	95^th of 112 public high schools	15.2%	5		15.4	0.0	4.8		23.1	20.8	42.9	8.3	19.1	$16,725	$432	$16,293

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Schools Near St. Marys High School