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Brooke High School

29 Bruin Dr
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 967 students in grades 9-12, Brooke 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 15-19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 967 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 90% (Btm 50% in WV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Brooke High School's student population of 967 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
967 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers

School Rankings

Brooke High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooke High School is 0.12, 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.
This School
State Level (WV)
#440 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
32%
40-44%
41%
20-24%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
2%
Black
2%
4%
White
94%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
90%
91%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brooke High School's ranking?
Brooke High School is ranked #440 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Brooke High School often compared to?
Brooke High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Marshall High School, Greenbrier East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooke High School?
The graduation rate of Brooke High School is 90%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Brooke High School?
967 students attend Brooke High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Brooke High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooke High School?
Brooke High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brooke High School offer ?
Brooke High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brooke High School part of?
Brooke High School is part of Brooke County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 967 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 90% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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