WVHighCSITSIProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Parkersburg South High School — School Profile & District Info
High|Parkersburg, West Virginia|WOOD COUNTY SCHOOLS
Parkersburg, WV 26101
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,385
Student:Teacher
15.4:1
Locale
Urban
District
WOOD COUNTY SCHOOLSPhone
(304)420-9610School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
49%
79th percentile in WV
Math Proficiency
28%
65th percentile in WV
Graduation Rate
94%
Chronic Absenteeism
20.2%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
2 courses offered
179 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
26 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
155 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
368 test takers
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.8:1
Worse than average in WVTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,107
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
87
98% fully certified
Counselors
5
Social Workers
1
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,900
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$8,173
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$14,536
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 16%State 53%Local 32%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
25.9%
Below 150% poverty line
5.3%
Unemployment rate
6.8%
Uninsured residents
9.1%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
2,563
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
2,347
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
781 (33%)
Other Health Impairment
638 (27%)
Speech/Language Impairment
482 (21%)
Intellectual Disability
271 (12%)
Autism
83 (4%)
Emotional Disturbance
20 (1%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,373
Current enrollment
Stable(-6% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Parkersburg South High School
Parkersburg South High School currently enrolls 1,385 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in WV.
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