Buckhannon Upshur High School

Upshur County Schools
270 Bu Dr
Buckhannon, WV 26201
1,068 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Buckhannon-Upshur High School, located in Buckhannon, West Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for Upshur County. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. Beyond core subjects, the school is known for its commitment to student development through a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including robust athletic programs, fine arts, and various career and technical education (CTE) opportunities that reflect the needs and interests of the local region.

The school operates with a focus on fostering a supportive environment that encourages student engagement and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic achievement and character development, Buckhannon-Upshur High School strives to equip its student body with the necessary skills to become productive citizens. With its central location on B-U Drive, the campus serves as a focal point for community events, maintaining deep ties with the surrounding Buckhannon area and upholding a long-standing tradition of academic and athletic pride.
1,068
Total Students
63.2
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,021 (95.6%)
  • Hispanic
    21 (2.0%)
  • Two or More
    15 (1.4%)
  • Black
    6 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.5%)
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: Upshur County Schools
Phone: (304)472-3720
Website: http://buhs.upshurschools.com/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,068
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 63.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.9
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 9 262
Grade 10 268
Grade 11 245
Grade 12 293
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Fred W Eberle Tech Center
Upshur County Schools
208 Morton Ave
Buckhannon, WV 26201 (3.6 miles away)
High School 10th - 12th