Summary:
The Mason County Schools district in West Virginia is home to four high schools that serve students in grades 7-12. The schools include Point Pleasant Junior/Senior High School, Wahama Junior/Senior High School, Hannan Junior/Senior High School, and Mason County School For Success, a small alternative program.
Among the schools, Wahama Junior/Senior High School stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 57th out of 112 West Virginia high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Wahama and Hannan Junior/Senior High School also outperformed the district and state averages in several academic areas, including 7th and 8th grade math and English language arts proficiency. In contrast, Point Pleasant Junior/Senior High School has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 48th to 71st and then 85th over the past three years.
The data also reveals significant disparities in funding and resources across the schools, with Mason County School For Success spending the most per student at $19,150 and having the lowest student-teacher ratio of 4.3. Understanding the factors contributing to these performance differences, as well as the purpose and target population of the specialized programs, could provide valuable insights to the Mason County Schools district as it works to ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students.
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