Caperton Center for Applied Technology
Parkersburg · WV · Wood County Schools · Public
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Wood Co Voc Tech Ctr → Parkersburg South High School → Summit Success Center → Parkersburg High School → Wirt County High School → Williamstown High School → Mid Ohio Valley Technical Institute → Ravenswood High School →How Caperton Center for Applied Technology compares for families
What families should know about Caperton Center for Applied 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: Wood Co Voc Tech Ctr, Parkersburg South High School, Summit Success Center and 5 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.
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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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Co Voc Tech Ctr Parkersburg |
Public | 2.8 | 2 | — |
| Parkersburg South High School Parkersburg |
Public | 2.9 | 1,373 | -9.6% |
| Summit Success Center Parkersburg |
Public | 3.2 | — | — |
| Parkersburg High School Parkersburg |
Public | 4.8 | 1,491 | -13.3% |
| Wirt County High School Elizabeth |
Public | 12.3 | 275 | -3.8% |
| Williamstown High School Williamstown |
Public | 13.1 | 379 | -4.5% |
| Mid Ohio Valley Technical Institute Saint Marys |
Public | 22.6 | 3 | — |
| Ravenswood High School Ravenswood |
Public | 22.7 | 397 | -4.1% |