Is Huntington High School a good school?

Huntington High School ranks 16 th of 112 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Huntington High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,704 students attended Huntington High School.

What is the racial makeup of Huntington High School?

Students at Huntington High School are 74% White, 12% Two or more races, 11% African American, 3% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Huntington High School?

Huntington High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Altizer Elementary School Elementary : Central City Elementary School Elementary : Explorer Academy Elementary : Guyandotte Elementary School Elementary : Highlawn Elementary School Elementary : Hite Saunders Elementary School Elementary : Meadows Elementary School Elementary : Southside Elementary Elementary : Spring Hill Elementary School Middle : Huntington East Middle School Middle : Huntington Middle School

Huntington High School

Summary:

Huntington High School is a public high school in Huntington, West Virginia, serving 1,704 students in grades 9-12. The school stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more varied than nearby schools like Lincoln County High School. However, Huntington High's academic performance has been mixed, with proficiency rates in some subjects lagging behind state and district averages.

While Huntington High School's English Language Arts proficiency rate is higher than the state average, its Mathematics and Science proficiency rates are lower. The school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated in recent years, with the school ranking 16th out of 112 West Virginia high schools in the 2023-2024 school year but dropping to 47th in 2021-2022. Notably, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with White and multi-racial students performing better than their African American and Hispanic peers.

Huntington High School's proximity to higher-performing Cabell Midland High School and lower-performing Crossroads Academy within the same Cabell County Schools district provides an interesting point of comparison. As the school community works to address declining proficiency rates and disparities in student group performance, these nearby schools may offer valuable insights and opportunities for collaboration.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1 Highlander Way
Huntington, WV 25701-5261

(304) 528-6400

District: Cabell County Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,472

Feeder schools for Huntington High School:

Elementary:	Altizer Elementary School
	Central City Elementary School
	Explorer Academy
	Guyandotte Elementary School
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	Highlawn Elementary School
	Hite Saunders Elementary School
	Meadows Elementary School
	Southside Elementary
	Spring Hill Elementary School
Middle:	Huntington East Middle School
	Huntington Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 1,704

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.5%

Two or more races:

11.6%

African American:

11.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Huntington High School ranks better than 85.7% of high schools in West Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.25. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.5%), two or more races (11.6%), African American (11.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Huntington High School is 15.1. 2 high schools in the Cabell County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Huntington High School employs 112.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Huntington High School is $12,472, which is the 2^nd highest among 2 high schools in the Cabell County Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Huntington High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Huntington High School 16^th of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See Huntington High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Cabell County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cabell County Schools 11^th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Huntington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	44.91	71^st	111	36.0%
2010	42.22	72^nd	112	35.7%
2011	50.90	53^rd	113	53.1%
2012	51.12	51^st	113	54.9%
2013	48.20	56^th	114	50.9%
2014	36.96	80^th	115	30.4%
2015	42.02	66^th	117	43.6%
2016	29.55	95^th	119	20.2%
2017	40.86	83^rd	122	32.0%
2018	53.44	49^th	115	57.4%
2019	39.03	68^th	114	40.4%
2021	69.14	32^nd	113	71.7%
2022	53.72	47^th	112	58.0%
2023	75.17	22^nd	112	80.4%
2024	79.25	16^th	112	85.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Huntington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	46.92	31^st	62	50.0%
2018	69.00	5^th	18	72.2%
2019	27.75	8^th	11	27.3%
2021	13.84	9^th	9	0.0%
2022	84.76	3^rd	13	76.9%
2023	56.40	6^th	14	57.1%
2024	45.83	9^th	18	50.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Huntington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	60.27	8^th	38	78.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Huntington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	46.69	59^th	118	50.0%
2018	51.58	43^rd	103	58.3%
2019	60.52	28^th	85	67.1%
2023	69.52	22^nd	89	75.3%
2024	50.95	35^th	89	60.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	53.74	52^nd	121	57.0%
2018	42.10	67^th	112	40.2%
2021	59.32	43^rd	111	61.3%
2022	42.69	65^th	109	40.4%
2023	52.08	50^th	107	53.3%
2024	59.15	40^th	110	63.6%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Huntington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2019	49.79	4^th	6	33.3%
2021	34.53	5^th	8	37.5%
2023	84.31	1^st	13	92.3%
2024	62.95	6^th	15	60.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Huntington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	40.28	77^th	119	35.3%
2018	60.45	35^th	111	68.5%
2019	33.57	69^th	109	36.7%
2021	42.36	64^th	110	41.8%
2022	45.82	59^th	108	45.4%
2023	72.73	23^rd	108	78.7%
2024	81.56	16^th	110	85.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Huntington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	57.99	27^th	84	67.9%
2022	50.19	47^th	91	48.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Huntington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	41.31	85^th	122	30.3%
2018	44.94	55^th	111	50.5%
2019	46.21	61^st	109	44.0%
2021	81.13	16^th	110	85.5%
2022	57.66	41^st	108	62.0%
2023	70.50	25^th	108	76.9%
2024	69.66	29^th	109	73.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Huntington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	11.94	43^rd	47	8.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Huntington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	49.61	36^th	82	56.1%
2018	50.22	15^th	31	51.6%
2019	24.66	19^th	23	17.4%
2021	20.95	12^th	16	25.0%
2022	49.56	8^th	18	55.6%
2023	17.45	14^th	15	6.7%
2024	32.83	17^th	22	22.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Huntington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	58.59	17^th	59	71.2%
2023	49.16	5^th	8	37.5%
2024	26.93	7^th	9	22.2%

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Rank History for White students at Huntington High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	43.59	74^th	122	39.3%
2018	54.77	46^th	113	59.3%
2019	52.83	46^th	112	58.9%
2021	84.52	13^th	113	88.5%
2022	50.77	49^th	111	55.9%
2023	86.44	12^th	112	89.3%
2024	88.37	11^th	111	90.1%

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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 Huntington High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1997	1930	228	11	25	8	n/a	n/a	2202
1998	1834	234	13	18	11	n/a	n/a	2110
1999	1686	205	10	14	14	n/a	n/a	1929
2000	1617	212	21	11	10	n/a	n/a	1871
2001	1509	203	13	12	14	n/a	n/a	1751
2002	1476	202	20	8	10	n/a	n/a	1716
2003	1476	202	20	8	10	n/a	n/a	1716
2004	1422	189	22	14	7	n/a	n/a	1654
2005	1391	205	19	16	5	n/a	n/a	1636
2006	1361	213	21	20	5	n/a	n/a	1620
2007	1354	238	22	14	5	n/a	n/a	1633
2008	1317	232	26	11	4	n/a	n/a	1590
2009	1341	231	32	12	4	n/a	n/a	1620
2010	1307	238	23	12	4	0	5	1589
2011	1247	257	22	17	5	0	8	1556
2012	1285	269	18	14	7	0	16	1609
2013	1281	269	18	21	8	0	38	1635
2014	1251	251	12	25	6	0	67	1612
2015	1275	242	14	30	5	0	80	1646
2016	1289	216	14	28	3	0	108	1658
2017	1275	214	17	34	3	0	115	1658
2018	1270	220	23	41	5	0	128	1687
2019	1228	217	24	34	6	0	147	1656
2020	1219	203	16	34	5	0	131	1608
2021	1284	225	14	40	4	0	164	1731
2022	1272	211	13	44	3	1	170	1714
2023	1253	195	11	46	1	1	197	1704

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 Huntington High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	2202	137.9	16.0	31.6
1998	2110	139.9	15.1	34.4
1999	1929	138.8	13.9	46.6
2000	1871	131.6	14.2	41.9
2001	1751	112.9	15.5	46.1
2002	1716	109.2	15.7	44.8
2003	1716	109.2	15.7	44.8
2004	1654	104.7	15.8	44.9
2005	1636	101.1	16.2	45.6
2006	1620	100.3	16.2	48.3
2007	1633	103.4	15.8	48.6
2008	1590	103.5	15.4	48.2
2009	1620	100.0	16.2	49
2010	1589	101.0	15.7	49.2
2011	1556	100.4	15.4	48.7
2012	1609	105.0	15.3	53.8
2013	1635	103.7	15.7	52.7
2014	1612	109.5	14.7	55.2
2015	1646	111.0	14.8	56.5
2016	1658	111.0	14.9	59.7
2017	1658	103.0	16.0	43
2018	1687	102.2	16.4	56.5
2019	1656	102.7	16.1	53.3
2020	1608	101.2	15.8	54.9
2021	1731	101.2	17.0	52.7
2022	1714	106.0	16.1	n/a
2023	1704	112.7	15.1	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 Huntington High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	2202	137.9	16.0	31.6
1998	2110	139.9	15.1	34.4
1999	1929	138.8	13.9	46.6
2000	1871	131.6	14.2	41.9
2001	1751	112.9	15.5	46.1
2002	1716	109.2	15.7	44.8
2003	1716	109.2	15.7	44.8
2004	1654	104.7	15.8	44.9
2005	1636	101.1	16.2	45.6
2006	1620	100.3	16.2	48.3
2007	1633	103.4	15.8	48.6
2008	1590	103.5	15.4	48.2
2009	1620	100.0	16.2	49
2010	1589	101.0	15.7	49.2
2011	1556	100.4	15.4	48.7
2012	1609	105.0	15.3	53.8
2013	1635	103.7	15.7	52.7
2014	1612	109.5	14.7	55.2
2015	1646	111.0	14.8	56.5
2016	1658	111.0	14.9	59.7
2017	1658	103.0	16.0	43
2018	1687	102.2	16.4	56.5
2019	1656	102.7	16.1	53.3
2020	1608	101.2	15.8	54.9
2021	1731	101.2	17.0	52.7
2022	1714	106.0	16.1	n/a
2023	1704	112.7	15.1	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 Huntington High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,119 (17.0%)	$10,353 (83.0%)	$12,472

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Huntington High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 68^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 22^nd of 112 High schools	40%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Huntington High School)	19	23.5	4.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Cabell County Schools)	25.2	26	0.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	24	21.5	2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Huntington High School)	45.4	53.8	8.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Cabell County Schools)	52.5	57.6	5.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	51.8	49.9	1.9%
11th Grade Science (Huntington High School)	26.4	34.6	8.2%
11th Grade Science (Cabell County Schools)	30.2	35.6	5.4%
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	1656	1704	2.9%
African American	217	195	10.1%
American Indian	6	1	83.3%
Asian	24	11	54.2%
Hispanic	34	46	35.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	1228	1253	2%
Two or More Races	147	197	34%

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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 11th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 11th Grade	WV Assessment Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Huntington High School	Public	9-12	1 Highlander Way	Huntington	25701	Cabell County	Cabell County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 528-6400	1,704	113	15.1		1,253 (73.5%)	195 (11.4%)	46 (2.7%)	11 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	197 (11.6%)	79.2	16^th of 112 public high schools	85.7%		75.2	22^nd of 112 public high schools	80.4%	6	20.7	57.1	32.7	$12,472	$2,119	$10,353
Cabell County Career Technology Center	Public	9-12	1035 Norway Ave	Huntington	25705	Cabell County	Cabell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 528-5106	0	29	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Crossroads Academy	Public	6-12	2850 5th Ave	Huntington	25705	Cabell County	Cabell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 528-5060	79	8	9.8		57 (72.2%)	9 (11.4%)	4 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (11.4%)								(n/a)				$25,958	$1,849	$24,109
Spring Valley High School	Public	9-12	1 Timberwolf Ln	Huntington	25704	Wayne County	Wayne County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 429-1699	910	66	13.7		873 (95.9%)	15 (1.6%)	5 (0.5%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.3%)	38.6	68^th of 112 public high schools	39.3%		77.1	19^th of 112 public high schools	83.0%	49	13.3	42.7	23.7	$10,670	$759	$9,911
Wayne High School	Public	9-12	100 Pioneer Rd	Wayne	25570	Wayne County	Wayne County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 272-5639	611	47	12.9		598 (97.9%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	15.7	100^th of 112 public high schools	10.7%		59.1	42^nd of 112 public high schools	62.5%	58	7.4	40.7	11.1	$11,047	$823	$10,224
Cabell Midland High School	Public	9-12	11315 US Route 60	Ona	25545	Cabell County	Cabell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 743-7400	1,757	100	17.5		1,658 (94.4%)	16 (0.9%)	20 (1.1%)	15 (0.9%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (2.6%)	85.8	12^th of 112 public high schools	89.3%		87	13^th of 112 public high schools	88.4%	1	22.6	59.5	35.5	$10,821	$1,304	$9,517
Lincoln County High School	Public	9-12	81 Panther Way	Hamlin	25523	Lincoln County	Lincoln County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 824-6000	852	56	15.3		838 (98.4%)	6 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.7%)	65.9	36^th of 112 public high schools	67.9%		54.1	45^th of 112 public high schools	59.8%	9	13.9	54.9	32.0	$12,622	$1,699	$10,923

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