Is University High School a good school?

Yes! University High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 3 rd of 112 West Virginia high schools.

How many students attend University High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,362 students attended University High School.

What is the racial makeup of University High School?

Students at University High School are 88% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into University High School?

University High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Cheat Lake Elementary School Elementary : Eastwood Elementary School Elementary : Mylan Park Elementary School Elementary : Skyview Elementary School Middle : Mountaineer Middle School Middle : Westwood Middle School

University High School

Summary:

University High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Morgantown, West Virginia, with a student population of 1,362 as of the 2022-2023 school year. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top 10 high schools in the state, reaching as high as 3rd in the 2023-2024 school year, and it outperforms the state and district averages in academic proficiency.

University High School's students demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates in the West Virginia Assessments compared to the state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 66.6% in English Language Arts, 43.9% in Science, and 33.5% in Mathematics, all well above the state averages. The school also maintains a diverse student population, with notable representation of African American, Hispanic, Asian, and multi-racial students, contributing to an inclusive environment. However, the school has seen a slight decline in racial diversity over the past few years, with the percentage of white students increasing from 90.04% in 2020-2021 to 87.52% in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Fairmont Senior High School, Clay-Battelle High School, and Morgantown High School, University High School consistently outperforms them in academic measures, highlighting its strong reputation and ability to provide a high-quality education. However, the school faces some challenges in supporting students with special education needs and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, as their performance has been lower compared to the school's overall exceptional results. The school should continue to monitor and address these areas to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

131 Bakers Ridge Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508-1459

(304) 291-9270

District: Monongalia County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
3^rd of 112 West Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,782

Feeder schools for University High School:

Elementary:	Cheat Lake Elementary School
	Eastwood Elementary School
	Mylan Park Elementary School
	Skyview Elementary School
Middle:	Mountaineer Middle School
	Westwood Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 1,362

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.5%

Two or more races:

5.0%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details University High School ranks better than 97.3% of high schools in West Virginia. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Monongalia County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.5%), two or more races (5%), Hispanic (3.6%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at University High School is 16.3. 2 high schools in the Monongalia County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare University High School employs 83.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at University High School is $11,782, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 high schools in the Monongalia County Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

University High School:

SchoolDigger ranks University High School 3^rd of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See University High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Monongalia County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Monongalia County Schools 5^th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at University High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	83.06	7^th	111	93.7%
2010	82.99	8^th	112	92.9%
2011	84.78	11^th	113	90.3%
2012	84.62	12^th	113	89.4%
2013	84.66	9^th	114	92.1%
2014	73.34	16^th	115	86.1%
2015	82.98	9^th	117	92.3%
2016	85.45	9^th	119	92.4%
2017	82.13	13^th	122	89.3%
2018	90.94	8^th	115	93.0%
2019	97.31	4^th	114	96.5%
2021	99.07	4^th	113	96.5%
2022	95.11	5^th	112	95.5%
2023	88.69	10^th	112	91.1%
2024	98.00	3^rd	112	97.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at University High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	57.06	18^th	62	71.0%
2018	93.11	1^st	18	94.4%
2021	75.45	2^nd	9	77.8%
2022	42.99	8^th	13	38.5%
2024	39.60	10^th	18	44.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at University High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	47.82	54^th	118	54.2%
2018	51.09	44^th	103	57.3%
2019	84.24	10^th	85	88.2%
2023	43.05	46^th	89	48.3%
2024	65.19	22^nd	89	75.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	32.44	94^th	121	22.3%
2018	35.23	75^th	112	33.0%
2021	83.44	14^th	111	87.4%
2022	74.59	22^nd	109	79.8%
2023	39.49	64^th	107	40.2%
2024	79.57	17^th	110	84.5%

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Rank History for Female students at University High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	81.79	9^th	119	92.4%
2018	91.34	7^th	111	93.7%
2019	97.54	2^nd	109	98.2%
2021	96.08	4^th	110	96.4%
2022	94.16	5^th	108	95.4%
2023	81.99	16^th	108	85.2%
2024	96.99	3^rd	110	97.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at University High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	52.14	30^th	84	64.3%
2022	63.49	22^nd	91	75.8%

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Rank History for Male students at University High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	77.68	17^th	122	86.1%
2018	84.90	17^th	111	84.7%
2019	93.31	7^th	109	93.6%
2021	98.87	3^rd	110	97.3%
2022	91.89	8^th	108	92.6%
2023	89.60	9^th	108	91.7%
2024	95.86	6^th	109	94.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at University High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	70.24	14^th	47	70.2%

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Rank History for African American students at University High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	68.72	7^th	82	91.5%
2018	89.02	2^nd	31	93.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at University High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	93.05	1^st	9	88.9%

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Rank History for White students at University High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	81.27	12^th	122	90.2%
2018	87.44	13^th	113	88.5%
2019	95.44	6^th	112	94.6%
2021	98.84	3^rd	113	97.3%
2022	96.61	4^th	111	96.4%
2023	90.71	9^th	112	92.0%
2024	98.22	3^rd	111	97.3%

See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for White Students!

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 University 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	620	620
1990	584	21	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	608
1991	579	20	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	602
1992	697	17	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	714
1993	739	18	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	757
1994	1132	19	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1158
1995	1242	25	7	3	5	n/a	n/a	0	1282
1996	1242	25	7	3	5	n/a	n/a	0	1282
1997	1243	21	2	13	5	n/a	n/a	0	1284
1998	1287	24	3	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	1326
1999	1277	32	5	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	1321
2000	1247	37	5	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	1296
2001	1196	40	8	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	1252
2002	1239	38	12	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	1294
2003	1239	38	12	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	1294
2004	1220	31	12	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	1271
2005	1206	45	17	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	1278
2006	1187	53	14	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	1268
2007	1123	52	18	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	1206
2008	1151	49	16	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	1229
2009	1222	50	13	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	1296
2010	1157	55	24	12	2	0	2	0	1252
2011	1182	60	20	9	2	0	8	0	1281
2012	1159	52	21	12	2	0	15	0	1261
2013	1158	46	19	11	2	0	20	0	1256
2014	1144	36	16	13	1	0	30	0	1240
2015	1126	30	16	11	0	0	35	0	1218
2016	1162	27	19	9	0	0	47	0	1264
2017	1128	27	17	14	0	0	38	0	1224
2018	1157	31	17	12	1	1	39	0	1258
2019	1191	34	16	18	3	1	44	0	1307
2020	1192	29	14	19	4	3	49	0	1310
2021	1203	33	9	21	3	3	64	0	1336
2022	1230	38	9	32	4	2	63	0	1378
2023	1192	34	14	49	3	2	68	0	1362

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 University High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	620	37.0	16.7	n/a
1990	608	35.1	17.3	6.4
1991	602	33.9	17.7	3.8
1992	714	37.8	18.8	9
1993	757	42.5	17.8	10.4
1994	1158	56.0	20.7	18.7
1995	1282	64.0	20.0	20
1996	1282	64.0	20.0	20
1997	1284	65.0	19.8	22.1
1998	1326	66.0	20.1	18.9
1999	1321	67.5	19.6	29.6
2000	1296	69.5	18.6	28.2
2001	1252	69.0	18.1	26.5
2002	1294	73.0	17.7	25
2003	1294	73.0	17.7	25
2004	1271	73.0	17.4	26.8
2005	1278	73.0	17.5	28.4
2006	1268	73.5	17.3	32.1
2007	1206	73.5	16.4	30.2
2008	1229	73.5	16.7	31.2
2009	1296	75.5	17.2	31.3
2010	1252	74.0	16.9	35.8
2011	1281	77.1	16.6	36.1
2012	1261	79.5	15.8	30.5
2013	1256	79.5	15.7	27.2
2014	1240	79.5	15.5	23.1
2015	1218	80.0	15.2	26.7
2016	1264	78.0	16.2	28.5
2017	1224	78.5	15.5	28
2018	1258	76.5	16.4	33.4
2019	1307	77.0	16.9	32.2
2020	1310	79.0	16.5	32.1
2021	1336	78.0	17.1	32
2022	1378	79.5	17.3	n/a
2023	1362	83.5	16.3	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 University High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	620	37.0	16.7	n/a
1990	608	35.1	17.3	6.4
1991	602	33.9	17.7	3.8
1992	714	37.8	18.8	9
1993	757	42.5	17.8	10.4
1994	1158	56.0	20.7	18.7
1995	1282	64.0	20.0	20
1996	1282	64.0	20.0	20
1997	1284	65.0	19.8	22.1
1998	1326	66.0	20.1	18.9
1999	1321	67.5	19.6	29.6
2000	1296	69.5	18.6	28.2
2001	1252	69.0	18.1	26.5
2002	1294	73.0	17.7	25
2003	1294	73.0	17.7	25
2004	1271	73.0	17.4	26.8
2005	1278	73.0	17.5	28.4
2006	1268	73.5	17.3	32.1
2007	1206	73.5	16.4	30.2
2008	1229	73.5	16.7	31.2
2009	1296	75.5	17.2	31.3
2010	1252	74.0	16.9	35.8
2011	1281	77.1	16.6	36.1
2012	1261	79.5	15.8	30.5
2013	1256	79.5	15.7	27.2
2014	1240	79.5	15.5	23.1
2015	1218	80.0	15.2	26.7
2016	1264	78.0	16.2	28.5
2017	1224	78.5	15.5	28
2018	1258	76.5	16.4	33.4
2019	1307	77.0	16.9	32.2
2020	1310	79.0	16.5	32.1
2021	1336	78.0	17.1	32
2022	1378	79.5	17.3	n/a
2023	1362	83.5	16.3	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 University High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$765 (6.5%)	$11,017 (93.5%)	$11,782

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on University High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 4^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 10^th of 112 High schools	5.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (University High School)	44.2	32	12.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Monongalia County Schools)	42.5	39.8	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	24	21.5	2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (University High School)	66.1	57	9.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Monongalia County Schools)	64.1	63.2	0.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	51.8	49.9	1.9%
11th Grade Science (University High School)	43.8	38.5	5.3%
11th Grade Science (Monongalia County Schools)	42.8	44.3	1.5%
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	1307	1362	4.2%
African American	34	34
American Indian	3	3
Asian	16	14	12.5%
Hispanic	18	49	172.2%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	1191	1192	0.1%
Two or More Races	44	68	54.5%

Schools Near University 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
University High School	Public	9-12	131 Bakers Ridge Rd	Morgantown	26508	Monongalia County	Monongalia County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 291-9270	1,362	84	16.3		1,192 (87.5%)	34 (2.5%)	49 (3.6%)	14 (1.0%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	68 (5.0%)	98	3^rd of 112 public high schools	97.3%		88.7	10^th of 112 public high schools	91.1%	7				33.5				66.6		43.9	$11,782	$765	$11,017
Morgantown High School	Public	9-12	109 Wilson Ave	Morgantown	26501	Monongalia County	Monongalia County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 291-9260	1,859	107	17.4		1,471 (79.1%)	116 (6.2%)	62 (3.3%)	94 (5.1%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	113 (6.1%)	97.6	5^th of 112 public high schools	95.5%		98.6	3^rd of 112 public high schools	97.3%	2				36.5				65.4		41.6	$10,723	$710	$10,013
Monongalia Technical Education Center	Public	9-12	1000 Mississippi St	Morgantown	26501	Monongalia County	Monongalia County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 291-9240	0	25	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Clay-Battelle High School	Public	6-12	6226 Mason-Dixon Highway	Blacksville	26521	Monongalia County	Monongalia County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 432-8208	341	30	11.3		335 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	39.8	67^th of 112 public high schools	40.2%		90.4	8^th of 112 public high schools	92.9%	59	20.4	26.1	27.9	8.8	50.0	45.7	37.2	52.6	27.9	20.5	$15,379	$911	$14,468
Fairmont Senior High School	Public	9-12	1 Loop Park Dr	Fairmont	26554	Marion County	Marion County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 367-2150	821	48	17.1		663 (80.8%)	72 (8.8%)	17 (2.1%)	16 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	50 (6.1%)	84.9	13^th of 112 public high schools	88.4%		82.3	16^th of 112 public high schools	85.7%	3				25.2				57.3		33.3	$11,580	$864	$10,715

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