Webster County High School

Summary:

Webster County High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Upperglade, West Virginia, with a total enrollment of 526 students. The school is part of the Webster County Schools district, which is ranked 45 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Webster County High School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, with consistently lower proficiency rates in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science compared to the state average. The school has a high percentage of white students (96.77%) and a low percentage of African American (1.33%) and Hispanic (1.33%) students. Additionally, the school's performance varies greatly across different student subgroups, with male students, African American students, and students with special needs performing significantly better than their peers. The school's ranking has declined over the years, dropping from 69 out of 117 schools in 2014-2015 to 85 out of 112 schools in 2023-2024, and it has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the nearby Nicholas County High School and Richwood High School also struggle with academic performance, they generally outperform Webster County High School, particularly in Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency rates. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Webster County High School (63.33%) indicates that the school serves a predominantly low-income community, which can present additional challenges in terms of academic support and resources.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 1 Highlander Dr
       Upperglade, WV  26266-9400


(304) 226-5772

District: Webster County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
85th of 112 West Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,627 Help


Feeder schools for Webster County High School:

Elementary:    Glade Elementary School
    Hacker Valley Elementary School
    Webster Springs Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  526

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.8%
African American:
1.3%
Hispanic:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.3% Help


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Compare Details Webster County High School ranks worse than 61.5% of middle schools in West Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.18. (See more...)
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Compare Details Webster County High School ranks worse than 75.9% of high schools in West Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.88. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.8%), African American (1.3%), Hispanic (1.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Webster County High School is $11,627.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Webster County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster County High School 104th of 169 West Virginia public middle schools. (See Webster County High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Webster County High School 85th of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See Webster County High School in the ranking list.)

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Webster County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster County Schools 45th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Webster County High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Webster County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 31.49 124th 173 28.3%
2016 29.76 135th 172 21.5%
2017 25.59 149th 176 15.3%
2018 9.42 165th 170 2.9%
2019 23.80 145th 171 15.2%
2021 54.72 64th 171 62.6%
2022 30.87 122nd 169 27.8%
2023 13.38 161st 168 4.2%
2024 39.18 104th 169 38.5%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Webster County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 42.23 100th 174 42.5%
2018 40.63 90th 142 36.6%
2019 58.52 34th 130 73.8%
2023 23.09 124th 132 6.1%
2024 22.39 116th 128 9.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Webster County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 31.78 136th 176 22.7%
2018 15.00 161st 165 2.4%
2021 76.52 10th 164 93.9%
2022 45.81 86th 162 46.9%
2023 22.54 147th 162 9.3%
2024 55.58 56th 164 65.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Webster County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 31.68 137th 174 21.3%
2018 19.56 154th 166 7.2%
2019 38.51 108th 162 33.3%
2021 61.45 48th 162 70.4%
2022 46.99 86th 164 47.6%
2023 18.01 147th 158 7.0%
2024 35.35 102nd 158 35.4%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Webster County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.23 122nd 129 5.4%
2022 23.81 121st 131 7.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Webster County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 22.86 157th 176 10.8%
2018 9.29 160th 164 2.4%
2019 19.32 145th 161 9.9%
2021 43.58 86th 164 47.6%
2022 17.83 151st 161 6.2%
2023 11.91 154th 158 2.5%
2024 43.74 85th 165 48.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Webster County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 42.82 56th 97 42.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Webster County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 24.30 149th 176 15.3%
2018 8.84 163rd 167 2.4%
2019 21.77 148th 168 11.9%
2021 50.27 82nd 170 51.8%
2022 29.97 126th 168 25.0%
2023 13.30 159th 168 5.4%
2024 37.91 106th 169 37.3%
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Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Webster County High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Webster County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 22.09 97th 111 12.6%
2010 26.14 97th 112 13.4%
2011 29.20 94th 113 16.8%
2012 19.34 105th 113 7.1%
2013 24.26 97th 114 14.9%
2014 22.15 106th 115 7.8%
2015 41.49 69th 117 41.0%
2016 36.44 83rd 119 30.3%
2017 35.91 94th 122 23.0%
2018 25.73 89th 115 22.6%
2019 18.61 94th 114 17.5%
2021 16.15 99th 113 12.4%
2022 13.39 103rd 112 8.0%
2023 39.62 66th 112 41.1%
2024 24.88 85th 112 24.1%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Webster County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 48.03 52nd 118 55.9%
2018 34.80 67th 103 35.0%
2019 93.95 7th 85 91.8%
2023 21.31 73rd 89 18.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Webster County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 44.83 72nd 121 40.5%
2018 58.23 41st 112 63.4%
2021 10.71 108th 111 2.7%
2022 24.62 90th 109 17.4%
2023 63.79 30th 107 72.0%
2024 54.25 47th 110 57.3%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Homeless students at Webster County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 12.67 14th 15 6.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Webster County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 27.28 105th 119 11.8%
2018 36.22 79th 111 28.8%
2019 26.13 86th 109 21.1%
2021 15.07 101st 110 8.2%
2022 43.61 63rd 108 41.7%
2023 25.98 86th 108 20.4%
2024 16.39 98th 110 10.9%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for high school Disabled students at Webster County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.34 45th 84 46.4%
2022 54.71 38th 91 58.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Webster County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 47.93 64th 122 47.5%
2018 21.55 91st 111 18.0%
2019 19.71 97th 109 11.0%
2021 20.37 92nd 110 16.4%
2022 9.40 103rd 108 4.6%
2023 50.45 44th 108 59.3%
2024 35.88 74th 109 32.1%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Webster County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 84.17 3rd 82 96.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Webster County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 34.71 96th 122 21.3%
2018 25.67 87th 113 23.0%
2019 19.63 94th 112 16.1%
2021 15.84 99th 113 12.4%
2022 10.85 103rd 111 7.2%
2023 41.52 62nd 112 44.6%
2024 21.22 91st 111 18.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Webster County 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 778 778
1990 724 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 725
1991 661 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 665
1992 666 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 671
1993 682 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 687
1994 664 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1995 617 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1996 617 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1997 609 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 610
1998 610 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 610
1999 583 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2000 567 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2001 522 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2002 493 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2003 493 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2004 486 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2005 481 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2006 470 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2007 488 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2008 501 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2009 489 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2010 504 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 508
2011 478 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 483
2012 455 4 0 2 0 0 2 0 463
2013 440 8 0 0 0 0 2 0 450
2014 397 7 0 0 0 0 2 0 406
2015 582 10 0 3 0 0 3 0 598
2016 577 9 1 3 0 0 3 0 593
2017 569 11 0 2 0 0 2 0 584
2018 564 7 1 5 0 1 2 0 580
2019 538 8 0 7 0 0 3 0 556
2020 520 6 0 7 0 0 3 0 536
2021 514 7 0 7 0 0 1 0 529
2022 535 9 0 7 0 0 2 0 553
2023 509 7 0 7 0 0 3 0 526

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 Webster County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 778 51.0 15.2 n/a
1990 725 48.0 15.1 41.5
1991 665 47.7 13.9 42
1992 671 43.5 15.4 41
1993 687 42.5 16.2 42.5
1994 668 43.5 15.4 42.2
1995 618 38.7 16.0 51.8
1996 618 38.7 16.0 51.8
1997 610 39.0 15.6 46.9
1998 610 38.0 16.1 60
1999 583 38.0 15.3 61.2
2000 567 36.0 15.8 66.1
2001 523 35.6 14.7 57.2
2002 495 36.5 13.6 60
2003 495 36.5 13.6 60
2004 488 37.5 13.0 63.1
2005 485 37.5 12.9 65.6
2006 473 35.0 13.5 62.6
2007 491 36.0 13.6 64
2008 505 34.0 14.9 66.3
2009 492 35.0 14.1 64.2
2010 508 38.0 13.3 67.7
2011 483 37.0 13.0 56.7
2012 463 36.5 12.6 64.8
2013 450 34.0 13.2 41.6
2014 406 32.0 12.6 n/a
2015 598 43.0 13.9 40.8
2016 593 43.0 13.7 48.6
2017 584 42.6 13.6 58.2
2018 580 41.6 13.9 64.8
2019 556 42.5 13.0 62.2
2020 536 43.5 12.3 64.6
2021 529 43.5 12.1 63.3
2022 553 44.5 12.4 n/a
2023 526 44.5 11.8 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 Webster County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 778 51.0 15.2 n/a
1990 725 48.0 15.1 41.5
1991 665 47.7 13.9 42
1992 671 43.5 15.4 41
1993 687 42.5 16.2 42.5
1994 668 43.5 15.4 42.2
1995 618 38.7 16.0 51.8
1996 618 38.7 16.0 51.8
1997 610 39.0 15.6 46.9
1998 610 38.0 16.1 60
1999 583 38.0 15.3 61.2
2000 567 36.0 15.8 66.1
2001 523 35.6 14.7 57.2
2002 495 36.5 13.6 60
2003 495 36.5 13.6 60
2004 488 37.5 13.0 63.1
2005 485 37.5 12.9 65.6
2006 473 35.0 13.5 62.6
2007 491 36.0 13.6 64
2008 505 34.0 14.9 66.3
2009 492 35.0 14.1 64.2
2010 508 38.0 13.3 67.7
2011 483 37.0 13.0 56.7
2012 463 36.5 12.6 64.8
2013 450 34.0 13.2 41.6
2014 406 32.0 12.6 n/a
2015 598 43.0 13.9 40.8
2016 593 43.0 13.7 48.6
2017 584 42.6 13.6 58.2
2018 580 41.6 13.9 64.8
2019 556 42.5 13.0 62.2
2020 536 43.5 12.3 64.6
2021 529 43.5 12.1 63.3
2022 553 44.5 12.4 n/a
2023 526 44.5 11.8 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 Webster County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,518 (13.1%) $10,110 (87.0%) $11,627

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Webster County High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 145th of 171 Middle schoolsRanks 161st of 168 Middle schools
 11%
Ranks 94th of 114 High schoolsRanks 66th of 112 High schools
 23.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Webster County High School)22.412.8
 9.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Webster County Schools)2514.9
 10.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)36.830.7
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Webster County High School)4030.6
 9.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Webster County Schools)42.130.1
 12%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)42.638.8
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Webster County High School)18.58.7
 9.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Webster County Schools)19.19.4
 9.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)36.628.2
 8.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Webster County High School)24.725.8
 1.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Webster County Schools)2526.8
 1.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)43.942.7
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Webster County High School)28.414.9
 13.5%
   8th Grade Science (Webster County Schools)28.615.3
 13.3%
   8th Grade Science (West Virginia)33.127
 6.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Webster County High School)15.220.2
 5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Webster County Schools)15.220.2
 5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)2421.5
 2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Webster County High School)41.845.2
 3.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Webster County Schools)41.845.2
 3.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)51.849.9
 1.9%
11th Grade Science (Webster County High School)16.717.9
 1.2%
   11th Grade Science (Webster County Schools)16.717.9
 1.2%
   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 Students556526
 5.4%
African American87
 12.5%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic77
Pacific Islander00
White538509
 5.4%
Two or More Races33


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Frequently Asked Questions about Webster County High School

Webster County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Glade Elementary School
Elementary : Hacker Valley Elementary School
Elementary : Webster Springs Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 526 students attended Webster County High School.

Webster County High School ranks in the bottom 24.1% of West Virginia high schools.

Students at Webster County High School are 97% White, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.


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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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