Paw Paw High School

Summary:

Paw Paw High School is a small public high school serving grades 7-12 in Paw Paw, West Virginia, with a student population of just 72 students. The school is part of the Morgan County Schools district, which is ranked 28 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Paw Paw High School stands out in several ways compared to nearby schools like Berkeley Springs High School. The student population is more racially homogeneous, with 79.17% white students, compared to 94.69% at Berkeley Springs. Academically, Paw Paw High School has seen fluctuating performance, ranking as high as 16th out of 122 West Virginia high schools in 2016-2017 but dropping to 66th out of 112 in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating. This is below the state and district averages, particularly in math and science. However, the school has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.4 to 9.6 over the past three years, significantly lower than the 15.5 ratio at Berkeley Springs High School.

Paw Paw High School also faces socioeconomic challenges, with 63.64% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2020-2021, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-income backgrounds compared to surrounding schools. While these challenges are concerning, the school's small size and low student-teacher ratio indicate potential opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes. By addressing the identified areas of concern and learning from the successes of nearby schools, Paw Paw High School can work towards better serving the needs of its community.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 60 Pirate Cir
       Paw Paw, WV  25434-3113


(304) 947-7425

District: Morgan County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
66th of 112 West Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,564 Help


Feeder schools for Paw Paw High School:

Elementary:    Paw Paw Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.9 Help
Number of students:  77

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.4%
Two or more races:
10.4%
Hispanic:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.6% Help


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Compare Details Paw Paw High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.77. (See more...)
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Compare Details Paw Paw High School ranks worse than 58.9% of high schools in West Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.66. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Paw Paw High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.4%), two or more races (10.4%), Hispanic (3.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paw Paw High School is 7.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paw Paw High School is $15,564.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Paw Paw High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Paw Paw High School 66th of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See Paw Paw High School in the ranking list.)

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Morgan County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Morgan County Schools 28th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Paw Paw High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Paw Paw High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 20.27 152nd 171 11.1%
2010 15.89 163rd 171 4.7%
2011 19.43 157th 171 8.2%
2012 15.05 162nd 172 5.8%
2013 56.18 61st 174 64.9%
2014 59.50 51st 172 70.3%
2015 49.20 80th 173 53.8%
2016 15.58 162nd 172 5.8%
2017 26.54 146th 176 17.0%
2018 11.72 163rd 170 4.1%
2019 21.00 153rd 171 10.5%
2021 14.29 165th 171 3.5%
2022 9.92 165th 169 2.4%
2023 37.77 107th 168 36.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Paw Paw High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 40.19 108th 174 37.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Paw Paw High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 32.50 132nd 176 25.0%
2021 26.45 143rd 164 12.8%
2023 8.76 162nd 162 0.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Paw Paw High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 16.98 164th 174 5.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Paw Paw High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 47.26 90th 176 48.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Paw Paw High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 21.15 111th 124 10.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Paw Paw High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 30.17 143rd 176 18.8%
2018 23.76 142nd 167 15.0%
2023 12.23 162nd 168 3.6%
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Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Paw Paw High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Paw Paw High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 46.03 68th 111 38.7%
2010 58.53 41st 112 63.4%
2011 46.56 63rd 113 44.2%
2012 55.21 43rd 113 61.9%
2013 55.60 39th 114 65.8%
2014 40.87 73rd 115 36.5%
2015 59.77 40th 117 65.8%
2016 57.69 40th 119 66.4%
2017 76.62 16th 122 86.9%
2018 44.67 60th 115 47.8%
2019 67.72 30th 114 73.7%
2021 11.07 107th 113 5.3%
2022 35.82 75th 112 33.0%
2023 44.95 61st 112 45.5%
2024 40.66 66th 112 41.1%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Paw Paw High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 49.25 47th 118 60.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Paw Paw High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 81.32 12th 121 90.1%
2018 33.44 80th 112 28.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Paw Paw High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 45.17 67th 119 43.7%
2018 46.03 64th 111 42.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Paw Paw High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 80.75 13th 122 89.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Paw Paw High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 75.65 21st 122 82.8%
2018 43.15 57th 113 49.6%
2019 73.02 27th 112 75.9%
2021 14.02 105th 113 7.1%
2023 28.62 83rd 112 25.9%
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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.

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Monday, January 27, 2014

Open Quote My children are enrolled at Paw Paw Schools. I have a fifteen-year old that is graduating this year, a fourteen-year old that is in the ninth grade and a ten-year old in the fourth grade. The staff/teachers promote hard work and determination. As evidenced by their West Test scores, it pays off. I have seen, time and time again, people share negative opinions about our school including the size, voting to shut it down and bus the students to Berkeley Springs, etc., but I feel that my children are exactly where they need to be. All three of my kids are honor-roll students and do very well on state testing. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Paw Paw 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 123 123
1990 111 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1991 121 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 127
1992 119 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 124
1993 112 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 117
1994 116 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1995 111 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 114
1996 111 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 114
1997 103 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 108
1998 99 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 104
1999 91 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 97
2000 90 5 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2001 87 5 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 95
2002 92 4 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 103
2003 92 4 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 103
2004 89 5 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 101
2005 84 3 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 94
2006 91 2 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 97
2007 92 2 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 98
2008 87 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 92
2009 94 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2010 91 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 99
2011 92 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 99
2012 95 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 101
2013 88 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 94
2014 103 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 108
2015 103 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 107
2016 95 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 97
2017 86 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 90
2018 71 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 77
2019 81 4 0 3 0 0 0 0 88
2020 68 4 0 3 0 0 2 0 77
2021 64 5 0 3 0 0 5 0 77
2022 66 5 0 5 0 0 5 0 81
2023 57 3 0 5 0 0 7 0 72
2024 65 1 0 3 0 0 8 0 77

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 Paw Paw High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 123 10.0 12.3 n/a
1990 116 11.0 10.5 0
1991 127 10.1 12.5 0
1992 124 10.0 12.4 n/a
1993 117 10.0 11.7 n/a
1994 121 10.0 12.1 n/a
1995 114 10.0 11.4 0
1996 114 10.0 11.4 0
1997 108 9.8 11.0 n/a
1998 104 12.0 8.7 42.3
1999 97 11.0 8.8 0
2000 99 11.2 8.8 61.6
2001 95 11.4 8.3 57.9
2002 103 9.3 11.1 52.4
2003 103 9.3 11.1 52.4
2004 101 9.8 10.3 58.4
2005 94 8.8 10.7 58.5
2006 97 9.0 10.8 40.2
2007 98 9.3 10.5 43.9
2008 92 9.3 9.9 41.3
2009 100 9.1 11.0 56
2010 99 9.0 10.9 60.6
2011 99 11.2 8.8 57.6
2012 101 9.8 10.3 62.4
2013 94 9.9 9.4 37.2
2014 108 10.0 10.7 n/a
2015 107 10.0 10.7 39.3
2016 97 10.0 9.7 54.6
2017 90 9.7 9.2 54.4
2018 77 10.0 7.7 54.5
2019 88 9.5 9.2 56.8
2020 77 8.5 9.0 64.9
2021 77 8.0 9.6 63.6
2022 81 8.7 9.2 n/a
2023 72 9.6 7.4 n/a
2024 77 9.7 7.9 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 Paw Paw High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 123 10.0 12.3 n/a
1990 116 11.0 10.5 0
1991 127 10.1 12.5 0
1992 124 10.0 12.4 n/a
1993 117 10.0 11.7 n/a
1994 121 10.0 12.1 n/a
1995 114 10.0 11.4 0
1996 114 10.0 11.4 0
1997 108 9.8 11.0 n/a
1998 104 12.0 8.7 42.3
1999 97 11.0 8.8 0
2000 99 11.2 8.8 61.6
2001 95 11.4 8.3 57.9
2002 103 9.3 11.1 52.4
2003 103 9.3 11.1 52.4
2004 101 9.8 10.3 58.4
2005 94 8.8 10.7 58.5
2006 97 9.0 10.8 40.2
2007 98 9.3 10.5 43.9
2008 92 9.3 9.9 41.3
2009 100 9.1 11.0 56
2010 99 9.0 10.9 60.6
2011 99 11.2 8.8 57.6
2012 101 9.8 10.3 62.4
2013 94 9.9 9.4 37.2
2014 108 10.0 10.7 n/a
2015 107 10.0 10.7 39.3
2016 97 10.0 9.7 54.6
2017 90 9.7 9.2 54.4
2018 77 10.0 7.7 54.5
2019 88 9.5 9.2 56.8
2020 77 8.5 9.0 64.9
2021 77 8.0 9.6 63.6
2022 81 8.7 9.2 n/a
2023 72 9.6 7.4 n/a
2024 77 9.7 7.9 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 Paw Paw High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $737 (4.7%) $14,828 (95.3%) $15,564

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paw Paw High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 153rd of 171 Middle schoolsRanks 107th of 168 Middle schools
 25.8%
Ranks 30th of 114 High schoolsRanks 61st of 112 High schools
 28.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Paw Paw High School)21.436.4
 15%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Morgan County Schools)28.616.1
 12.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)36.830.7
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Paw Paw High School)14.354.6
 40.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Morgan County Schools)29.326.7
 2.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)42.638.8
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Paw Paw High School)012.5
 12.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Morgan County Schools)24.913.7
 11.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)36.628.2
 8.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Paw Paw High School)5012.5
 37.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Morgan County Schools)47.732
 15.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)43.942.7
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Paw Paw High School)2013.2
 6.8%
   8th Grade Science (Morgan County Schools)3720.1
 16.9%
   8th Grade Science (West Virginia)33.127
 6.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Paw Paw High School)26.70
 26.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Morgan County Schools)25.913.6
 12.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)2421.5
 2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Paw Paw High School)6054.6
 5.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Morgan County Schools)44.129.7
 14.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)51.849.9
 1.9%
11th Grade Science (Paw Paw High School)26.727.3
 0.6%
   11th Grade Science (Morgan County Schools)2814.9
 13.1%
   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 Students8872
 18.2%
African American43
 25%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic35
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White8157
 29.6%
Two or More Races07


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Frequently Asked Questions about Paw Paw High School

Paw Paw High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Paw Paw Elementary School

Students at Paw Paw High School are 84% White, 10% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 77 students attended Paw Paw High School.

Paw Paw High School ranks 66th of 112 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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