Academy of Careers and Technology
Beckley · WV · Raleigh County Schools · Public · K-12 combined
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Woodrow Wilson High School → Independence High School → Shady Spring High → Liberty High School → Fayette Institute of Technology → Oak Hill High → 6-12 Summers County Comprehensive HS → Meadow Bridge Regional School →How Academy of Careers and Technology compares for families
What families should know about Academy of Careers and Technology.
- ▸ LocallyWV trails the US average on NAEP 8th-grade math (−9 points). Stronger local schools matter even more.
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsThe closest comparables nearby: Woodrow Wilson High School, Independence High School, Shady Spring High and 5 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.
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Your state's public flagship
West Virginia University
The in-state tuition gap is the flagship's biggest draw — most in-state families pay far less than the out-of-state sticker. Average net price after aid runs about $15,634/yr. Admission odds depend on your student's GPA and test scores, not which high school they attend.
Source: IPEDS admissions, tuition & enrollment + College Scorecard net price. Flagship = the state's primary public research university.
Pay for college in West Virginia
West Virginia's public scholarships
West Virginia's PROMISE Scholarship is a straightforward pure-merit award — hit the GPA and test bar and the state covers up to $5,500/yr toward tuition. No income limit.
Pure-merit award up to $5,500/yr — needs a 3.0 GPA (core and overall) plus SAT 1080 / ACT 21. (WV public or private HS grads; full-time first-year enrollment.)
Official program details ↗Eligibility rules change yearly — confirm with the official program before relying on it. Amounts are recent published figures; awards cover tuition/fees, not housing or books unless noted. Verified 2026-06-14.
Not enough enrollment history on file to chart a trend for this school yet.
Most similar nearby high schools
The schools most like this one — same type, blended on distance and size — and where their enrollment is heading. These are the schools families here weigh against each other.
| School | Type | Miles | HS enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodrow Wilson High School Beckley |
Public | 0.2 | 1,284 | -3.0% |
| Independence High School Sophia |
Public | 7.5 | 597 | +7.6% |
| Shady Spring High Shady Spring |
Public | 7.6 | 754 | -7.4% |
| Liberty High School Glen Daniel |
Public | 9.1 | 458 | -10.2% |
| Fayette Institute of Technology Oak Hill |
Public | 13.4 | — | — |
| Oak Hill High Oak Hill |
Public | 13.6 | 1,057 | -3.5% |
| 6-12 Summers County Comprehensive HS Hinton |
Public | 16.3 | 367 | -12.6% |
| Meadow Bridge Regional School Meadow Bridge |
Public | 17.3 | 119 | — |