Is Magnolia High School a good school?

Magnolia High School ranks 43 rd of 112 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Magnolia High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 302 students attended Magnolia High School.

What is the racial makeup of Magnolia High School?

Students at Magnolia High School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Magnolia High School?

Magnolia High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : New Martinsville School

Magnolia High School

Summary:

Magnolia High School is a public high school located in New Martinsville, West Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 343. The school is part of the Wetzel County Schools district, which is ranked 40 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Magnolia High School has a predominantly white student population, with over 94% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the state average and the nearby schools like Valley High School, Tyler Consolidated High School, and Paden City High School. The school has shown mixed academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts but lower rates in Mathematics and Science compared to the state and district averages. However, Magnolia High School has performed well for female students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking highly in the state.

Despite these strengths, Magnolia High School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 19th out of 115 West Virginia high schools in 2013-2014 to 43rd out of 112 in 2023-2024. This suggests the school may be facing challenges in maintaining its academic performance compared to other schools in the state. Additionally, the high percentage of white students at Magnolia High School may indicate a lack of diversity and limited exposure to different cultures and perspectives for the students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

601 Maple Ave
New Martinsville, WV 26155-1420

(304) 455-1990

District: Wetzel County Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,386

Feeder schools for Magnolia High School:

Elementary:

New Martinsville School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 302

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.4%

Hispanic:

2.6%

Two or more races:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Magnolia High School ranks better than 61.6% of high schools in West Virginia. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Wetzel County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.58. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Magnolia High School has the largest high school student body size in the Wetzel County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (95.4%), Hispanic (2.6%), two or more races (0.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Magnolia High School is 10.5, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Wetzel County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Magnolia High School employs 28.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Magnolia High School is $16,386. 3 high schools in the Wetzel County Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Magnolia High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Magnolia High School 43^rd of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See Magnolia High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Wetzel County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wetzel County Schools 40^th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Magnolia High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	58.94	38^th	111	65.8%
2010	55.58	46^th	112	58.9%
2011	81.05	14^th	113	87.6%
2012	69.48	24^th	113	78.8%
2013	74.77	18^th	114	84.2%
2014	71.42	19^th	115	83.5%
2015	38.77	78^th	117	33.3%
2016	37.45	78^th	119	34.5%
2017	34.48	97^th	122	20.5%
2018	37.55	73^rd	115	36.5%
2019	42.54	62^nd	114	45.6%
2021	50.59	55^th	113	51.3%
2022	62.78	36^th	112	67.9%
2023	45.26	60^th	112	46.4%
2024	59.58	43^rd	112	61.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Magnolia High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	26.81	35^th	38	7.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Magnolia High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	48.34	49^th	118	58.5%
2018	54.17	36^th	103	65.0%
2019	29.16	60^th	85	29.4%
2023	87.01	6^th	89	93.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	45.70	70^th	121	42.1%
2018	28.54	86^th	112	23.2%
2021	81.19	16^th	111	85.6%
2022	74.15	24^th	109	78.0%
2023	49.42	54^th	107	49.5%
2024	65.52	32^nd	110	70.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Magnolia High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	30.34	97^th	119	18.5%
2018	14.19	103^rd	111	7.2%
2019	31.46	75^th	109	31.2%
2021	67.96	31^st	110	71.8%
2022	47.92	54^th	108	50.0%
2023	41.34	64^th	108	40.7%
2024	83.44	13^th	110	88.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Magnolia High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	59.12	25^th	84	70.2%
2022	39.84	56^th	91	38.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Magnolia High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	41.82	81^st	122	33.6%
2018	62.22	37^th	111	66.7%
2019	60.54	40^th	109	63.3%
2021	25.98	85^th	110	22.7%
2022	71.29	23^rd	108	78.7%
2023	47.13	49^th	108	54.6%
2024	34.27	77^th	109	29.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Magnolia High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	52.67	29^th	82	64.6%

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Rank History for White students at Magnolia High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	34.57	97^th	122	20.5%
2018	37.06	67^th	113	40.7%
2019	35.86	72^nd	112	35.7%
2021	49.84	55^th	113	51.3%
2022	48.19	53^rd	111	52.3%
2023	43.82	60^th	112	46.4%
2024	60.91	43^rd	111	61.3%

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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 Magnolia 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	643	643
1990	581	1	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	587
1991	578	0	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	582
1992	552	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	555
1993	532	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	535
1994	494	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	497
1995	493	3	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	502
1996	493	3	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	502
1997	515	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	520
1998	528	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	532
1999	542	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	545
2000	528	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	533
2001	525	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	530
2002	535	1	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	544
2003	535	1	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	544
2004	530	1	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	541
2005	515	2	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	525
2006	507	2	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	516
2007	502	2	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	511
2008	461	3	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	471
2009	469	5	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	478
2010	451	7	4	1	0	0	0	0	463
2011	427	6	1	0	1	0	2	0	437
2012	408	3	3	2	1	0	6	0	423
2013	419	3	1	3	2	1	3	0	432
2014	426	2	1	4	2	2	3	0	440
2015	407	3	1	3	2	2	2	0	420
2016	404	3	0	2	2	0	3	0	414
2017	379	3	2	3	1	0	2	0	390
2018	356	4	3	5	1	0	3	0	372
2019	393	4	5	8	1	0	3	0	414
2020	365	5	4	11	1	0	6	0	392
2021	369	5	2	12	1	1	5	0	395
2022	358	3	3	11	0	1	5	0	381
2023	325	2	1	11	1	1	2	0	343
2024	288	1	1	8	1	1	2	0	302

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 Magnolia High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	643	41.5	15.4	n/a
1990	587	36.8	15.9	0
1991	582	36.2	16.0	0
1992	555	36.0	15.4	n/a
1993	535	31.0	17.3	n/a
1994	497	34.2	14.5	n/a
1995	502	33.0	15.2	0
1996	502	33.0	15.2	0
1997	520	35.8	14.5	n/a
1998	532	33.0	16.1	30.6
1999	545	36.6	14.9	0
2000	533	34.6	15.4	n/a
2001	530	35.2	15.1	28.1
2002	544	36.8	14.8	30.5
2003	544	36.8	14.8	30.5
2004	541	37.8	14.3	32.3
2005	525	35.1	15.0	31
2006	516	35.5	14.5	36.8
2007	511	34.6	14.8	39.3
2008	471	35.6	13.2	36.9
2009	478	33.1	14.4	36.6
2010	463	31.5	14.7	36.5
2011	437	29.2	14.9	32.5
2012	423	30.5	13.8	35.9
2013	432	30.2	14.3	35.9
2014	440	31.0	14.1	40.5
2015	420	32.0	13.1	41.7
2016	414	32.0	12.9	32.1
2017	390	32.5	12.0	32.6
2018	372	32.0	11.6	41.7
2019	414	32.5	12.7	48.1
2020	392	33.0	11.8	50.8
2021	395	32.0	12.3	51.6
2022	381	31.5	12.0	n/a
2023	343	30.0	11.4	n/a
2024	302	28.5	10.5	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 Magnolia High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	643	41.5	15.4	n/a
1990	587	36.8	15.9	0
1991	582	36.2	16.0	0
1992	555	36.0	15.4	n/a
1993	535	31.0	17.3	n/a
1994	497	34.2	14.5	n/a
1995	502	33.0	15.2	0
1996	502	33.0	15.2	0
1997	520	35.8	14.5	n/a
1998	532	33.0	16.1	30.6
1999	545	36.6	14.9	0
2000	533	34.6	15.4	n/a
2001	530	35.2	15.1	28.1
2002	544	36.8	14.8	30.5
2003	544	36.8	14.8	30.5
2004	541	37.8	14.3	32.3
2005	525	35.1	15.0	31
2006	516	35.5	14.5	36.8
2007	511	34.6	14.8	39.3
2008	471	35.6	13.2	36.9
2009	478	33.1	14.4	36.6
2010	463	31.5	14.7	36.5
2011	437	29.2	14.9	32.5
2012	423	30.5	13.8	35.9
2013	432	30.2	14.3	35.9
2014	440	31.0	14.1	40.5
2015	420	32.0	13.1	41.7
2016	414	32.0	12.9	32.1
2017	390	32.5	12.0	32.6
2018	372	32.0	11.6	41.7
2019	414	32.5	12.7	48.1
2020	392	33.0	11.8	50.8
2021	395	32.0	12.3	51.6
2022	381	31.5	12.0	n/a
2023	343	30.0	11.4	n/a
2024	302	28.5	10.5	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 Magnolia High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$526 (3.2%)	$15,860 (96.8%)	$16,386

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Magnolia 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 62^nd of 114 High schools	Ranks 60^th of 112 High schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia High School)	23.1	18.8	4.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Wetzel County Schools)	20.4	18.1	2.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	24	21.5	2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Magnolia High School)	46.2	41.2	5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Wetzel County Schools)	50.5	42.4	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	51.8	49.9	1.9%
11th Grade Science (Magnolia High School)	24.2	27.1	2.9%
11th Grade Science (Wetzel County Schools)	29	26.6	2.4%
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	414	343	17.1%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	5	1	80%
Hispanic	8	11	37.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	393	325	17.3%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%

Schools Near Magnolia 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 7th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 11th 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
Magnolia High School	Public	9-12	601 Maple Ave	New Martinsville	26155	Wetzel County	Wetzel County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 455-1990	302	29	10.5		288 (95.4%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	59.6	43^rd of 112 public high schools	61.6%		45.3	60^th of 112 public high schools	46.4%	17			20.6			44.4		28.6	$16,386	$526	$15,860
Wetzel County Technical Education Center	Public	8-12	2213 Mountaineer Hwy	New Martinsville	26155	Wetzel County	Wetzel County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 455-2441	0	4	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Paden City High School	Public	7-12	201 N 4th Ave	Paden City	26159	Wetzel County	Wetzel County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 337-2266	160	17	9.2		155 (96.9%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.5	90^th of 112 public high schools	19.6%		21	95^th of 112 public high schools	15.2%	5	15.4	0.0	4.8	23.1	20.8	42.9	8.3	19.1	$16,725	$432	$16,293
Tyler Consolidated High School	Public	9-12	1993 Silver Knight Dr	Sistersville	26175	Tyler County	Tyler County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 758-9000	369	36	10.3		355 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.0%)	62	41^st of 112 public high schools	63.4%		69.9	28^th of 112 public high schools	75.0%	13			17.4			49.0		29.6	$17,736	$1,825	$15,912
Valley High School	Public	9-12	44 Lumberjack Ln	Pine Grove	26419	Wetzel County	Wetzel County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 889-3151	139	19	7.5		136 (97.8%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	24	88^th of 112 public high schools	21.4%		26.6	88^th of 112 public high schools	21.4%				10.2			37.4		20.4	$22,353	$889	$21,464

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