Sissonville High School is a public high school in Sissonville, West Virginia, USA. It is one of the eight public high schools in the Kanawha County School district. It serves students in grades 9 through 12.
Serving 572 students in grades 9-12, Sissonville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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Sissonville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Sissonville High School's student population of 572 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
572 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1932
Colors
Black, Red
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
Sissonville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sissonville High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#265 out of 617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
97%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
91%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Sissonville High School's ranking?
Sissonville High School is ranked #265 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Sissonville High School often compared to?
Sissonville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Charleston High School, George Washington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sissonville High School?
The graduation rate of Sissonville High School is 95%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Sissonville High School?
572 students attend Sissonville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Sissonville High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sissonville High School?
Sissonville High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sissonville High School offer ?
Sissonville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sissonville High School part of?
Sissonville High School is part of Kanawha County Schools.
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