High Schools in Monongalia County Schools

Summary:

Monongalia County Schools in West Virginia is home to three high schools: Morgantown High School, University High School, and Clay-Battelle High School. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and are part of the Monongalia County Schools district.

Based on the data, Morgantown High School and University High School are the standout performers in the district. Both schools have consistently ranked in the top 5-10 high schools in West Virginia over the past few years, with 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. They boast impressive 92.5% four-year graduation rates and significantly outperform the Monongalia County and state averages in 11th-grade proficiency rates for Math, English Language Arts, and Science.

In contrast, Clay-Battelle High School appears to be the weakest performer among the three, with lower proficiency rates and a lower statewide ranking (68th out of 111 high schools in 2024-2025). Despite having the highest per-student spending and the lowest student-teacher ratio, Clay-Battelle's academic outcomes do not match those of the other two high schools in the district.

District Detail

1751 Earl L. Core Road
Morgantown, WV 26501-7546

(304) 291-9210

SchoolDigger Rank:
5^th of 55 West Virginia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 11,193

Primary Schools: 10
Middle Schools: 4
High Schools: 4
Alternative Schools: 1

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2025)				WV Assessment English Language Arts (2025)				WV Assessment Science (2025)		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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 6th 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
Clay-Battelle High School	Public	6-12	6226 Mason-Dixon Highway	Blacksville	26521	Monongalia County	Monongalia County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 432-8208	332	28	12.0		325 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	42.8	68^th of 111 public high schools	38.7%		39.8	67^th of 112 public high schools	40.2%	1	31.7	38.9	40.0	15.9	56.1	54.7	60.0	52.3	28.9	22.7	$15,379	$911	$14,468
Morgantown High School	Public	9-12	109 Wilson Ave	Morgantown	26501	Monongalia County	Monongalia County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 291-9260	1,754	97	18.0		1,384 (78.9%)	93 (5.3%)	72 (4.1%)	88 (5.0%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	112 (6.4%)	98.7	5^th of 111 public high schools	95.5%		97.6	5^th of 112 public high schools	95.5%					41.0				72.2		47.1	$10,723	$710	$10,013
University High School	Public	9-12	131 Bakers Ridge Rd	Morgantown	26508	Monongalia County	Monongalia County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 291-9270	1,371	86	15.9		1,183 (86.3%)	42 (3.1%)	55 (4.0%)	17 (1.2%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (5.2%)	94.5	6^th of 111 public high schools	94.6%		98	3^rd of 112 public high schools	97.3%	3				32.7				67.4		40.8	$11,782	$765	$11,017
Monongalia Technical Education Center	Public	9-12	1000 Mississippi St	Morgantown	26501	Monongalia County	Monongalia County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 291-9240	0	21	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
West Virginia Academy	4.97 mi	1
Wisdom Academy	5.22 mi	1
Preston County Schools	11.22 mi	10	35^th
Marion County Schools	16.2 mi	22	9^th
WV Schools of Diversion & Transition	21.2 mi	26

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

High Schools in Monongalia County Schools

District Detail

Morgantown High School

University High School

Clay-Battelle High School

Monongalia Technical Education Center

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