Is Spring Valley High School a good school?

Spring Valley High School ranks 68 th of 112 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Spring Valley High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 985 students attended Spring Valley High School.

What is the racial makeup of Spring Valley High School?

Students at Spring Valley High School are 96% White, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Spring Valley High School?

Spring Valley High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Buffalo Elementary School Elementary : Ceredo-Kenova Elementary Elementary : Kellogg Elementary School Elementary : Prichard Elementary School Middle : Buffalo Middle School Middle : Ceredo-Kenova Middle School Middle : Vinson Middle School

Spring Valley High School

Summary:

Spring Valley High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Huntington, West Virginia, with a student population of 910. The school is part of the Wayne County Schools district, which is ranked 15th out of 55 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Spring Valley High School has shown fluctuating academic performance, with proficiency rates on state assessments varying significantly over the years. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were lower than the state and district averages, at 13.3% in Mathematics, 42.7% in English Language Arts, and 23.7% in Science. However, in the previous year, the school outperformed the state and district with proficiency rates of 26.2% in Mathematics, 56.3% in English Language Arts, and 31.2% in Science. The school's statewide ranking has also fluctuated, ranging from 19th out of 112 high schools in 2022-2023 (4-star rating) to 68th out of 112 in 2023-2024 (2-star rating).

Compared to nearby schools like Cabell Midland High School and Wayne High School, Spring Valley High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and lower per-student spending. However, its academic performance has not always been superior, suggesting that factors beyond just resource allocation may be influencing the school's performance. Additionally, the school's predominantly White student population (95.93% in 2022-2023) may be a contributing factor to its academic outcomes, as research has shown that socioeconomic and demographic factors can play a significant role in educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1 Timberwolf Ln
Huntington, WV 25704-9377

(304) 429-1699

District: Wayne County Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,670

Feeder schools for Spring Valley High School:

Elementary:	Buffalo Elementary School
	Ceredo-Kenova Elementary
	Kellogg Elementary School
	Prichard Elementary School
Middle:	Buffalo Middle School
	Ceredo-Kenova Middle School
	Vinson Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 985

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.1%

African American:

1.8%

Two or more races:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Spring Valley High School ranks worse than 60.7% of high schools in West Virginia. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Wayne County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.65. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Spring Valley High School has the largest high school student body size in the Wayne County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (96.1%), African American (1.8%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spring Valley High School is 15.3, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Wayne County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Spring Valley High School employs 64 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spring Valley High School is $10,670, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Wayne County Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spring Valley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Valley High School 68^th of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See Spring Valley High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Wayne County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne County Schools 15^th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Spring Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	43.61	74^th	111	33.3%
2010	53.69	55^th	112	50.9%
2011	54.67	46^th	113	59.3%
2012	49.81	54^th	113	52.2%
2013	54.66	43^rd	114	62.3%
2014	42.85	63^rd	115	45.2%
2015	29.00	93^rd	117	20.5%
2016	23.76	103^rd	119	13.4%
2017	36.33	92^nd	122	24.6%
2018	63.63	36^th	115	68.7%
2019	45.71	59^th	114	48.2%
2021	33.84	74^th	113	34.5%
2022	46.84	57^th	112	49.1%
2023	77.07	19^th	112	83.0%
2024	38.65	68^th	112	39.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Spring Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	49.70	25^th	62	59.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Spring Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	49.73	13^th	38	65.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Spring Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	33.11	88^th	118	25.4%
2018	33.52	68^th	103	34.0%
2019	69.58	19^th	85	77.6%
2023	61.89	28^th	89	68.5%
2024	37.07	55^th	89	38.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spring Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	48.17	68^th	121	43.8%
2018	70.10	26^th	112	76.8%
2021	65.54	35^th	111	68.5%
2022	53.56	44^th	109	59.6%
2023	61.49	35^th	107	67.3%
2024	27.11	82^nd	110	25.5%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Spring Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2022	27.59	6^th	8	25.0%
2023	43.34	7^th	13	46.2%
2024	21.56	13^th	15	13.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Spring Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	29.89	99^th	119	16.8%
2018	36.28	78^th	111	29.7%
2019	32.72	72^nd	109	33.9%
2021	36.51	69^th	110	37.3%
2022	35.12	73^rd	108	32.4%
2023	60.96	36^th	108	66.7%
2024	33.76	77^th	110	30.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Spring Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	37.74	49^th	84	41.7%
2022	53.30	40^th	91	56.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Spring Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	43.98	74^th	122	39.3%
2018	81.75	18^th	111	83.8%
2019	61.24	36^th	109	67.0%
2021	32.77	69^th	110	37.3%
2022	55.66	45^th	108	58.3%
2023	84.34	14^th	108	87.0%
2024	44.69	58^th	109	46.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Spring Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	48.84	30^th	47	36.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Spring Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	23.61	64^th	82	22.0%
2018	6.58	31^st	31	0.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Spring Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	14.76	56^th	59	5.1%

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Rank History for White students at Spring Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	35.91	90^th	122	26.2%
2018	61.20	39^th	113	65.5%
2019	42.43	64^th	112	42.9%
2021	32.11	75^th	113	33.6%
2022	45.98	56^th	111	49.5%
2023	71.86	27^th	112	75.9%
2024	37.56	68^th	111	38.7%

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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 Spring Valley High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	1182	1	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	1192
2000	1145	1	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	1154
2001	1094	2	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	1106
2002	1084	2	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	1092
2003	1084	2	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	1092
2004	1013	5	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	1024
2005	1062	3	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	1071
2006	1073	5	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	1085
2007	1121	5	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	1136
2008	1140	8	6	3	1	n/a	n/a	1158
2009	1113	11	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	1134
2010	1083	7	6	4	0	0	1	1101
2011	1015	13	7	5	0	0	1	1041
2012	1002	11	4	6	1	0	1	1025
2013	1011	9	3	6	1	0	2	1032
2014	1021	17	3	3	1	0	1	1046
2015	1044	15	4	4	0	0	2	1069
2016	1024	13	6	5	0	0	2	1050
2017	1012	9	4	6	0	0	5	1036
2018	985	9	4	11	0	0	3	1012
2019	991	6	3	12	0	0	2	1014
2020	960	9	7	12	0	0	9	997
2021	917	6	6	14	0	0	8	951
2022	914	12	7	9	0	0	11	953
2023	873	15	5	5	0	0	12	910
2024	947	18	4	5	0	0	11	985

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 Spring Valley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	1192	85.9	13.9	23.6
2000	1154	82.1	14.1	23.6
2001	1106	79.9	13.8	28
2002	1092	80.6	13.5	34.4
2003	1092	80.6	13.5	34.4
2004	1024	76.2	13.4	30.6
2005	1071	74.7	14.3	39.9
2006	1085	72.7	14.9	39.6
2007	1136	74.9	15.2	43.3
2008	1158	74.7	15.5	35.5
2009	1134	78.7	14.4	34.1
2010	1101	82.6	13.3	31.5
2011	1041	82.3	12.6	34.4
2012	1025	76.0	13.4	42.5
2013	1032	75.0	13.7	39.1
2014	1046	74.5	14.0	45.2
2015	1069	73.0	14.6	26.8
2016	1050	72.0	14.5	31.3
2017	1036	73.5	14.0	25.2
2018	1012	70.0	14.4	45.3
2019	1014	66.5	15.2	40
2020	997	65.0	15.3	40.7
2021	951	65.7	14.4	37.4
2022	953	65.3	14.5	n/a
2023	910	66.0	13.7	n/a
2024	985	64.0	15.3	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 Spring Valley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	1192	85.9	13.9	23.6
2000	1154	82.1	14.1	23.6
2001	1106	79.9	13.8	28
2002	1092	80.6	13.5	34.4
2003	1092	80.6	13.5	34.4
2004	1024	76.2	13.4	30.6
2005	1071	74.7	14.3	39.9
2006	1085	72.7	14.9	39.6
2007	1136	74.9	15.2	43.3
2008	1158	74.7	15.5	35.5
2009	1134	78.7	14.4	34.1
2010	1101	82.6	13.3	31.5
2011	1041	82.3	12.6	34.4
2012	1025	76.0	13.4	42.5
2013	1032	75.0	13.7	39.1
2014	1046	74.5	14.0	45.2
2015	1069	73.0	14.6	26.8
2016	1050	72.0	14.5	31.3
2017	1036	73.5	14.0	25.2
2018	1012	70.0	14.4	45.3
2019	1014	66.5	15.2	40
2020	997	65.0	15.3	40.7
2021	951	65.7	14.4	37.4
2022	953	65.3	14.5	n/a
2023	910	66.0	13.7	n/a
2024	985	64.0	15.3	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 Spring Valley High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$759 (7.1%)	$9,911 (92.9%)	$10,670

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spring Valley High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 59^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 19^th of 112 High schools	34.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Spring Valley High School)	19.2	26.2	7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County Schools)	16.6	19.9	3.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	24	21.5	2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Spring Valley High School)	50.9	56.3	5.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County Schools)	46.8	53.7	6.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	51.8	49.9	1.9%
11th Grade Science (Spring Valley High School)	25.7	31.2	5.5%
11th Grade Science (Wayne County Schools)	22.3	29.9	7.6%
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	1014	910	10.3%
African American	6	15	150%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	5	66.7%
Hispanic	12	5	58.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	991	873	11.9%
Two or More Races	2	12	500%

Schools Near Spring Valley 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 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
Spring Valley High School	Public	9-12	1 Timberwolf Ln	Huntington	25704	Wayne County	Wayne County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 429-1699	985	64	15.3		947 (96.1%)	18 (1.8%)	5 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.1%)	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
Huntington High School	Public	9-12	1 Highlander Way	Huntington	25701	Cabell County	Cabell County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 528-6400	1,721	118	14.6		1,228 (71.4%)	219 (12.7%)	49 (2.8%)	12 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	211 (12.3%)	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
Crossroads Academy	Public	6-12	2850 5th Ave	Huntington	25702	Cabell County	Cabell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 528-5060	57	8	7.1		45 (78.9%)	8 (14.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.3%)								(n/a)				$25,958	$1,849	$24,109
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	28	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Wayne High School	Public	9-12	100 Pioneer Rd	Wayne	25570	Wayne County	Wayne County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 272-5639	575	48	12.1		562 (97.7%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	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	1,713	98	17.4		1,614 (94.2%)	11 (0.6%)	27 (1.6%)	14 (0.8%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (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

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