Kanawha County Schools
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Kanawha County Schools is the operating school district
within Kanawha County
, West Virginia
. It is governed by the Kanawha County Board of Education.
Dr. Ron Duerring is the Superintendent.
Needs Improvement in One Or More Accountability Cells." They did not meet AYP standards for 2008 or 2007 either.
Adequate Yearly Progress
WESTEST 2/APTA Assessment (2008–09)
By written request from a parent or guardian, a superintendent may transfer students from one school in the district to another. The county school board can also transfer students from one school district to another.
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
within Kanawha County
Kanawha County, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 200,073 people, 86,226 households, and 55,960 families residing in the county. The population density was 222 people per square mile . There were 93,788 housing units at an average density of 104 per square mile...
, West Virginia
West Virginia
West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian and Southeastern regions of the United States, bordered by Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Ohio to the northwest, Pennsylvania to the northeast and Maryland to the east...
. It is governed by the Kanawha County Board of Education.
Board of education
The School Board is made up of five members, each elected to a four year term in a nonpartisan election. The Board appoints the superintendent. Current members:| Member | Position | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Joseph Crawford, Sr. | President | |
| William Thaw | Member | |
| Becky Jones Jordon | Member | |
| Robin Camp Rector | Member | |
| William Raglin | Member |
Dr. Ron Duerring is the Superintendent.
Budget
Kanawha could be facing a multi-million dollar budget shortage for FY 2012. Superintendent Duerring stated that school officials two major goals if the shortfall occurs are to maintain the current curriculum as much as possible, and not decrease employee wages or benefits.Per Pupil Spending
For 2006-2007,Kanawha County spent $9,855 per pupil. The state average was $9,611.No Child Left Behind
For the 2008-2009 school year, Kanawha was ranked as being "Below AYP - StatusNeeds Improvement in One Or More Accountability Cells." They did not meet AYP standards for 2008 or 2007 either.
Adequate Yearly Progress
| Year | County meet AYP? | Number of schools meeting AYP | Percentage of schools meeting AYP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | No | 52 | 76.5% |
| 2008 | No | 57 | 83.8% |
| 2007 | No | 57 | 83.8% |
| 2006 | No | 59 | 88.1% |
WESTEST 2
WESTEST (West Virginia Educational Standards Test) 2 is defined by the WVDOE as "a custom-designed assessment for West Virginia students. The individual content assessments measure a student’s levels of performance on clearly defined standards and objectives and skills."WESTEST 2/APTA Assessment (2008–09)
| Subject | Percentage of students proficient |
|---|---|
| Math | 58.37% |
| RLA | 58.69% |
| Science | 51.43% |
| Social Studies | 55.79% |
Unions
The Kanawha County Education Association (KCEA) is the teachers' union for this school district. Dinah Adkins is the President. It is a local affiliate of the West Virginia Education Association.School choice
West Virginia is one of 10 states that does not have a charter school law.By written request from a parent or guardian, a superintendent may transfer students from one school in the district to another. The county school board can also transfer students from one school district to another.
High schools
- Capital High SchoolCapital High School (Charleston, West Virginia)Capital High School is a public high school located in Charleston, West Virginia.-History:The original high school in the city was Charleston High School, locally known as "The High" serving the entire city. In 1940 the school had become overcrowded and the district was divided at the Elk River,...
- South Charleston High SchoolSouth Charleston High SchoolSouth Charleston High School is a public high school grades 9 through 12 located on the southern half of the Kanawha River, west of the city of Charleston, in the city of South Charleston's Spring Hill neighborhood. The School mascot is the Black Eagle and the enrollment is approximately 1,200...
- St. Albans High SchoolSt. Albans High SchoolSt. Albans High School is a public high school in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Founded in 1909, it is located in the city of St. Albans. It is one of the eight public high schools in Kanawha County Schools. S.A.H.S. opened a newly renovated facility for the 2003 school year. In the Fall of 2009 St...
- Riverside High SchoolRiverside High School (West Virginia)Riverside High School is the second largest high school in Kanawha County, and is located in Belle, West Virginia, USA.The school opened in 1999 as a result of the consolidation of DuPont High School in Dupont City and East Bank High School in East Bank. Students from both of those former high...
- George Washington High School
- Herbert Hoover High SchoolHerbert Hoover High School (West Virginia)Herbert Hoover High School is a public high school in Falling Rock, West Virginia. The current principal is Mr. Mike Kelley.Herbert Hoover High School claims to be a "magnet school for technology" , but in 2006 Herbert Hoover lost this status...
- Sissonville High SchoolSissonville High SchoolSissonville High School is a public high school in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It is located in Sissonville, West Virginia, more specifically Pocatalico, which is a suburb of Charleston.- Activities :*Student Council*Yearbook*Academic Honorary...
- Nitro High SchoolNitro High SchoolNitro High School is a public high school in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It is located in Nitro, West Virginia. It is one of eight public high schools in the Kanawha County School District...
Middle schools
- Andrew Jackson Middle School
- Cedar Grove Middle School
- DuPont Middle School
- Dunbar Middle School
- East Bank Middle School
- Elkview Middle School
- Hayes Middle School
- Horace Mann Middle School
- John Adams Middle School
- McKinley Middle School
- South Charleston Middle School
- Sissonville Middle School
- Stonewall Jackson Middle School
- Tyler Middle School
Elementary schools
- Alban Elementary School
- Alum Creek Elementary School
- Andrews Heights Elementary School
- Anne Bailey Elementary School
- Belle Elementary School
- Bonham Elementary School
- Bridge Elementary School
- BridgeView Elementary School
- Cedar Grove Elementary School
- Central Elementary School
- Chamberlain Elementary School
- Chesapeake Elementary School
- Clendenin Elementary School
- Cross Lanes Elementary School
- Dunbar Primary School
- Dunbar Intermediate School
- Elk Elementary Center
- Flinn Elementary School
- George C. Weimer Elementary School
- Grandview Elementary School
- Holz Elementary School
- J.E. Robbins Elementary School
- Kanawha City Elementary School
- Kenna Elementary School
- Lakewood Elementary School
- Malden Elementary School
- Marmet Elementary School
- Mary Ingles Elementary School
- Midland Trail Elementary School
- Montrose Elementary School
- Nitro Elementary School
- Overbrook Elementary School
- Piedmont Elementary School
- Pinch Elementary School
- Point Harmony Elementary School
- Pratt Elementary School
- Richmond Elementary School
- Ruffner Elementary School
- Ruthlawn Elementary School
- Sharon Dawes Elementary School
- Shoals Elementary School
- Sissonville Elementary School
- Watts Elementary School
- Weberwood Elementary School
- West Side Elementary School
Career and Technical
- Ben Franklin Vocational Center
- Garnet Career Center
- Carver Career Center