East Hardy High School

Hardy County Schools
259 Cougar Dr
Baker, WV 26801
290 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
East Hardy High School, located in the rural community of Baker, West Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for students in the Hardy County area. As the home of the "Cougars," the school is a central hub for the local community, fostering a small-town environment where students, faculty, and families are closely connected. The school provides a traditional comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and vocational opportunities, while placing a strong emphasis on maintaining academic standards within a supportive, tight-knit setting.

Beyond the classroom, East Hardy High School is deeply invested in the personal and athletic development of its student body. The school maintains an active presence in regional athletics and extracurricular activities, which serve as a primary source of community spirit and pride in the Baker area. By balancing academic rigor with a robust extracurricular program, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute to both their local community and the broader state of West Virginia upon graduation.
290
Total Students
22.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    273 (94.1%)
  • Two or More
    11 (3.8%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.4%)
  • Black
    2 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hardy County Schools
Phone: (304)897-5948
Website: http://www.hardycountyschools.com/o/east-hardy-hs
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 39
Grade 8 46
Grade 9 49
Grade 10 56
Grade 11 52
Grade 12 48
Gender Ratio