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WAHAMA JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

#1 WHITE FALCON DRIVE, MASON, WV 25260MASON COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–12Non-Charter
387
Students
Total enrolled
98%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 13% vs nat'l
$13,705
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
34/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 33% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 387 students in grades 07–12 in MASON, West Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,705 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 34th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

WAHAMA JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a mid-sized high in MASON, West Virginia, serving grades 07–12 with 387 students. The district invests $13,705 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. A neighborhood opportunity score of 34/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at WAHAMA JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

387
Total Students
15.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
25
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution212 male · 175 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Student Composition
95%
Asian1%
White95%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 540078000630

Academic Outcomes at WAHAMA JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE95
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
98%
State avg
92%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
34
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 34th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 7th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 25260

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,705Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,705
State avg
$18,656
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,030
Student Support$2,604
Administration$1,645
Operations$2,056
Other$1,371
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,705 spent per student, an estimated $6,071 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
59%
34%
State government
59.3%
Local (property tax)
33.5%
Federal programs
7.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 98% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (34/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
NEW HAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPT. PLEASANT PRIMARYASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPT. PLEASANT INTERMEDIATE
+3 more
↓
High School
POINT PLEASANT JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHANNAN JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades07 – 12
Location—
CountyMason County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMASON COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Phone: (304)773-5539
NCES ID: 540078000630
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in MASON seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in MASON COUNTY SCHOOLS
High
POINT PLEASANT JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1,107 students · 07–12
Elem
NEW HAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
460 students · PK–06
● 43 opp
Elem
PT. PLEASANT PRIMARY
351 students · PK–02
Elem
ASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
334 students · PK–06
● 38 opp
Elem
PT. PLEASANT INTERMEDIATE
304 students · 03–06
High
HANNAN JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
235 students · 07–12
● 38 opp
Elem
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
233 students · PK–06
Elem
BEALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
230 students · PK–06
● 40 opp
District School Rankings
Location
#1 WHITE FALCON DRIVE, MASON, WV 25260
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.