The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 42%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
211 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)20-29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)11-19%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
1%
Black
(09-10)7%
5%
White
(09-10)93%
92%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
73%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WV state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% WV state average).
How many students attend Big Creek High School?
211 students attend Big Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Big Creek High School students are White, and 7% of students are Black.
What grades does Big Creek High School offer ?
Big Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Big Creek High School part of?
Big Creek High School is part of Mcdowell County Schools.
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