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:
15th of 112 West Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,503 Help


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:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  429

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.0%
Hispanic:
1.4%
Two or more races:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.7% Help


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Compare Details Ravenswood High School ranks better than 86.6% of high schools in West Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.7. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97%), Hispanic (1.4%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ravenswood High School is 15.2. 1 high schools in the Jackson County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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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 15th 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 3rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2009 69.37 22nd 111 80.2%
2010 71.06 21st 112 81.3%
2011 62.28 33rd 113 70.8%
2012 58.21 34th 113 69.9%
2013 25.10 95th 114 16.7%
2014 63.16 32nd 115 72.2%
2015 24.15 99th 117 15.4%
2016 56.15 43rd 119 63.9%
2017 37.31 89th 122 27.0%
2018 19.00 100th 115 13.0%
2019 49.87 54th 114 52.6%
2021 30.81 80th 113 29.2%
2022 32.80 80th 112 28.6%
2023 84.71 14th 112 87.5%
2024 79.70 15th 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 2nd 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 23rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2017 21.22 110th 118 6.8%
2018 17.78 81st 103 21.4%
2019 32.50 54th 85 36.5%
2023 89.60 5th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2017 48.68 65th 121 46.3%
2018 44.81 64th 112 42.9%
2021 46.23 58th 111 47.7%
2022 22.83 92nd 109 15.6%
2023 76.57 15th 107 86.0%
2024 80.72 16th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2017 33.22 93rd 119 21.8%
2018 8.49 108th 111 2.7%
2019 46.21 54th 109 50.5%
2021 44.41 62nd 110 43.6%
2022 19.00 94th 108 13.0%
2023 37.97 66th 108 38.9%
2024 74.80 24th 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 32nd 84 61.9%
2022 21.24 80th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2017 42.36 78th 122 36.1%
2018 36.63 67th 111 39.6%
2019 52.30 51st 109 53.2%
2021 21.36 88th 110 20.0%
2022 49.10 58th 108 46.3%
2023 96.95 6th 108 94.4%
2024 77.79 21st 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 52nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2017 34.89 94th 122 23.0%
2018 16.60 101st 113 10.6%
2019 44.66 63rd 112 43.8%
2021 31.19 76th 113 32.7%
2022 33.12 79th 111 28.8%
2023 82.40 16th 112 85.7%
2024 77.02 19th 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.

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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by a citizen
Thursday, December 11, 2014

Open Quote 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

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ravenswood High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 54th of 114 High schoolsRanks 14th 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)19.426
 6.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County Schools)23.723.6
 0.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)2421.5
 2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Ravenswood High School)54.462.3
 7.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County Schools)57.354.6
 2.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)51.849.9
 1.9%
11th Grade Science (Ravenswood High School)25.235.1
 9.9%
   11th Grade Science (Jackson County Schools)31.929.9
 2%
   11th Grade Science (West Virginia)29.227.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students432429
 0.7%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic46
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White424416
 1.9%
Two or More Races06


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In the 2022-23 school year, 429 students attended Ravenswood High School.

Students at Ravenswood High School are 97% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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