Hurricane High School

Summary:

Hurricane High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Hurricane, West Virginia, with a student population of 1,256. The school is part of the Putnam County Schools district, which is ranked 1 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hurricane High School consistently ranks among the top 10 high schools in West Virginia, with exceptional academic performance that exceeds state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, 62.5% of 11th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 50.8% statewide and 61.1% in the Putnam County district. The school's math and science proficiency rates are also significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, Hurricane High School has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating its strong overall performance.

When compared to other high schools in the Putnam County district, Hurricane High School stands out as the top performer. For example, Buffalo High School and Winfield High School, which are both within 12 miles of Hurricane High School, have lower statewide rankings and academic proficiency rates. However, the school's performance for African American and multi-racial students is less impressive, with lower rankings and proficiency rates compared to their peers.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3350 Teays Valley Rd
       Hurricane, WV  25526-8605


(304) 562-1729

District: Putnam County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
8th of 112 West Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,861 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  1,256

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.5%
African American:
3.3%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hurricane High School ranks better than 92.9% of high schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked high schools in the Putnam County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Hurricane High School has the largest high school student body size in the Putnam County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (91.5%), African American (3.3%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hurricane High School is 15.8, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Putnam County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hurricane High School is $10,861. 3 high schools in the Putnam County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hurricane High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hurricane High School 8th of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See Hurricane High School in the ranking list.)

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Putnam County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Putnam County Schools 1st of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hurricane High School

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Rank History for all students at Hurricane High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 88.21 6th 111 94.6%
2010 88.89 6th 112 94.6%
2011 93.77 4th 113 96.5%
2012 89.77 6th 113 94.7%
2013 90.41 7th 114 93.9%
2014 89.31 5th 115 95.7%
2015 75.53 16th 117 86.3%
2016 64.28 32nd 119 73.1%
2017 90.21 4th 122 96.7%
2018 96.79 5th 115 95.7%
2019 97.05 6th 114 94.7%
2021 95.27 5th 113 95.6%
2022 95.09 6th 112 94.6%
2023 97.04 5th 112 95.5%
2024 92.84 8th 112 92.9%
See the entire list of West Virginia High School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hurricane High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 27.97 52nd 62 16.1%
2023 80.86 3rd 14 78.6%
2024 10.09 18th 18 0.0%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Hurricane High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 81.40 4th 118 96.6%
2018 88.88 10th 103 90.3%
2019 88.59 8th 85 90.6%
2023 80.25 14th 89 84.3%
2024 72.27 18th 89 79.8%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for Special Education Students!

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 62.72 37th 121 69.4%
2018 86.18 10th 112 91.1%
2021 80.57 17th 111 84.7%
2022 88.67 7th 109 93.6%
2023 97.67 2nd 107 98.1%
2024 74.18 24th 110 78.2%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Hurricane High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 89.95 4th 119 96.6%
2018 93.12 6th 111 94.6%
2019 94.00 8th 109 92.7%
2021 96.08 5th 110 95.5%
2022 93.53 7th 108 93.5%
2023 92.57 8th 108 92.6%
2024 91.86 8th 110 92.7%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Hurricane High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.00 9th 84 89.3%
2022 58.60 32nd 91 64.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Hurricane High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 86.28 10th 122 91.8%
2018 96.81 4th 111 96.4%
2019 97.55 4th 109 96.3%
2021 88.39 11th 110 90.0%
2022 92.94 6th 108 94.4%
2023 97.64 4th 108 96.3%
2024 86.92 15th 109 86.2%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Hurricane High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 32.38 39th 47 17.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Hurricane High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 61.64 16th 82 80.5%
2018 77.09 3rd 31 90.3%
2019 99.20 1st 23 95.7%
2024 41.48 14th 22 36.4%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Hurricane High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 66.93 11th 59 81.4%
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Rank History for White students at Hurricane High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 89.60 5th 122 95.9%
2018 96.52 5th 113 95.6%
2019 95.04 7th 112 93.8%
2021 92.56 9th 113 92.0%
2022 94.29 6th 111 94.6%
2023 97.17 5th 112 95.5%
2024 94.35 8th 111 92.8%
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.

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, April 9, 2016

Open Quote One of the best High schools in West West Virginia .They have a lot of AP classes and the teachers are very caring and they teach well. The work load is manageable and my daughter enjoys going to school. There is not much bullying or harassment.The counselors always respond within a day if you contact them and are hands on with scheduling and talking with your child.The principal's door is always open for anyone who wants to meet and talk with him about any concerns a parent may have. Not only the school has academic options but they also have a wide range of extracurricular activities form football, baseball, tennis,soccer,and a great show choir band. They also have lots of clubs and organizations.In all i am a very satisfied parent and I give this school a five star rating . Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hurricane 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 884 884
1990 859 7 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 877
1991 900 5 15 1 0 n/a n/a 0 921
1992 883 5 19 1 2 n/a n/a 0 910
1993 911 6 6 1 7 n/a n/a 0 931
1994 925 4 8 5 2 n/a n/a 0 944
1995 1012 6 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1024
1996 1012 6 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1024
1997 1150 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1150
1998 1071 3 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1089
1999 1001 5 8 15 1 n/a n/a 0 1030
2000 1029 5 16 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1057
2001 1077 13 11 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1105
2002 1029 12 10 3 3 n/a n/a 0 1057
2003 1029 12 10 3 3 n/a n/a 0 1057
2004 986 11 10 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1012
2005 999 15 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1028
2006 1016 10 15 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1044
2007 1044 12 13 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1078
2008 1034 21 14 6 2 n/a n/a 0 1077
2009 1037 23 13 3 2 n/a n/a 0 1078
2010 1101 24 15 4 0 0 2 0 1146
2011 1093 25 15 5 1 0 3 0 1142
2012 1075 27 13 7 0 0 4 0 1126
2013 1086 24 10 12 1 0 7 0 1140
2014 1077 24 9 12 1 0 6 0 1129
2015 1107 32 9 18 1 2 5 0 1174
2016 1170 34 9 17 1 1 5 0 1237
2017 1193 38 12 23 2 0 7 0 1275
2018 1176 37 16 21 2 0 13 0 1265
2019 1195 32 16 15 2 1 23 0 1284
2020 1192 37 21 16 2 1 22 0 1291
2021 1219 23 17 12 1 2 31 0 1305
2022 1229 29 14 21 2 1 36 0 1332
2023 1149 42 10 15 1 2 37 0 1256

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 Hurricane High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 884 41.5 21.3 n/a
1990 877 46.5 18.8 10
1991 921 47.3 19.4 8.3
1992 910 49.3 18.4 13
1993 931 50.0 18.6 15.6
1994 944 50.3 18.8 16.5
1995 1024 54.5 18.8 16.6
1996 1024 54.5 18.8 16.6
1997 1150 56.5 20.4 12.2
1998 1089 58.8 18.5 26.5
1999 1030 60.0 17.2 24.1
2000 1057 60.9 17.4 29.9
2001 1105 62.4 17.7 23.5
2002 1057 63.7 16.6 23
2003 1057 63.7 16.6 23
2004 1012 64.2 15.8 18.4
2005 1028 62.7 16.4 26
2006 1044 64.7 16.1 25.7
2007 1078 65.2 16.5 25.8
2008 1077 66.7 16.1 25.3
2009 1078 67.7 15.9 24.6
2010 1146 71.5 16.0 29.2
2011 1142 71.4 15.9 24.7
2012 1126 73.0 15.4 27.7
2013 1140 74.5 15.3 32.1
2014 1129 72.5 15.5 33.7
2015 1174 73.0 16.0 29.6
2016 1237 73.0 16.9 37.5
2017 1275 74.0 17.2 28.9
2018 1265 75.0 16.8 35.5
2019 1284 77.0 16.6 36.1
2020 1291 77.0 16.7 35.9
2021 1305 77.0 16.9 32.1
2022 1332 76.0 17.5 n/a
2023 1256 79.0 15.8 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 Hurricane High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 884 41.5 21.3 n/a
1990 877 46.5 18.8 10
1991 921 47.3 19.4 8.3
1992 910 49.3 18.4 13
1993 931 50.0 18.6 15.6
1994 944 50.3 18.8 16.5
1995 1024 54.5 18.8 16.6
1996 1024 54.5 18.8 16.6
1997 1150 56.5 20.4 12.2
1998 1089 58.8 18.5 26.5
1999 1030 60.0 17.2 24.1
2000 1057 60.9 17.4 29.9
2001 1105 62.4 17.7 23.5
2002 1057 63.7 16.6 23
2003 1057 63.7 16.6 23
2004 1012 64.2 15.8 18.4
2005 1028 62.7 16.4 26
2006 1044 64.7 16.1 25.7
2007 1078 65.2 16.5 25.8
2008 1077 66.7 16.1 25.3
2009 1078 67.7 15.9 24.6
2010 1146 71.5 16.0 29.2
2011 1142 71.4 15.9 24.7
2012 1126 73.0 15.4 27.7
2013 1140 74.5 15.3 32.1
2014 1129 72.5 15.5 33.7
2015 1174 73.0 16.0 29.6
2016 1237 73.0 16.9 37.5
2017 1275 74.0 17.2 28.9
2018 1265 75.0 16.8 35.5
2019 1284 77.0 16.6 36.1
2020 1291 77.0 16.7 35.9
2021 1305 77.0 16.9 32.1
2022 1332 76.0 17.5 n/a
2023 1256 79.0 15.8 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 Hurricane High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $481 (4.4%) $10,380 (95.6%) $10,861

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hurricane High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 6th of 114 High schoolsRanks 5th of 112 High schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Hurricane High School)42.540.5
 2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Putnam County Schools)3732.8
 4.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)2421.5
 2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Hurricane High School)68.866.5
 2.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Putnam County Schools)60.263.2
 3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)51.849.9
 1.9%
11th Grade Science (Hurricane High School)41.441.6
 0.2%
   11th Grade Science (Putnam County Schools)36.538.2
 1.7%
   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 Students12841256
 2.2%
African American3242
 31.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian1610
 37.5%
Hispanic1515
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White11951149
 3.8%
Two or More Races2337
 60.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hurricane High School

Students at Hurricane High School are 91% White, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Yes. Hurricane High School ranks in the top 7.1% of West Virginia high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,256 students attended Hurricane High School.


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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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