Buckhannon-Upshur High School is a high school located in Upshur County, West Virginia, United States. It enrolls approximately 1,300 students. It is located at 270 B-U Drive, about two miles south of Buckhannon city limits.
Serving 1,120 students in grades 9-12, Buckhannon Upshur High School ranks in the bottom 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 15% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buckhannon Upshur High School's student population of 1,120 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Year Founded
1933
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Buckhannon Upshur High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buckhannon Upshur High School is 0.08, 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
#573 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
96%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
91%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Buccaneer
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buckhannon Upshur High School's ranking?
Buckhannon Upshur High School is ranked #573 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Buckhannon Upshur High School often compared to?
Buckhannon Upshur High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Harrison High School, Robert C Byrd High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buckhannon Upshur High School?
The graduation rate of Buckhannon Upshur High School is 92%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Buckhannon Upshur High School?
1,120 students attend Buckhannon Upshur High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Buckhannon Upshur High School students are White, 2% 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 Buckhannon Upshur High School?
Buckhannon Upshur High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Buckhannon Upshur High School offer ?
Buckhannon Upshur High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Buckhannon Upshur High School part of?
Buckhannon Upshur High School is part of Upshur County Schools School District.
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