Brooke High School is a public high school in Wellsburg, West Virginia, United States. It is the only high school in the Brooke County School District. Athletic teams compete as the Brooke Bruins in the WVSSAC Class AAA as well as the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference.
Serving 855 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 13% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). 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 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 855 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brooke High School's student population of 855 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
855 students
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Year Founded
1969
Colors
Tradition, Excellence, Bruin Pride
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brooke 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 Brooke High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#479 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
3%
4%
White
94%
87%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
91%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Bruin Bear
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooke High School's ranking?
Brooke High School is ranked #479 out of 617 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 Greenbrier East High School, John Marshall High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 84%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Brooke High School?
855 students attend Brooke High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Brooke High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brooke High School?
Brooke High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to 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.
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