Pocahontas County High School

Pocahontas County Schools
271 Warrior Way
Dunmore, WV 24934
276 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Pocahontas County High School, located in Dunmore, West Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the expansive and rural Pocahontas County. Situated in a region defined by its natural beauty and mountainous terrain, the school functions as a central hub for the local community. It provides a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce, while maintaining a strong commitment to the specific needs of students living in a remote, small-town environment.

Beyond the classroom, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture through its identity as the "Warriors." It places a significant emphasis on extracurricular engagement, offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations that foster school spirit and community involvement. As a focal point for the residents of Dunmore and the surrounding areas, Pocahontas County High School plays a vital role in shaping the social and educational development of the county's youth, striving to balance traditional values with modern learning opportunities.
276
Total Students
28.1
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    271 (98.2%)
  • Black
    3 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.4%)
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: Pocahontas County Schools
Phone: (304)799-6564
Website: http://pchs.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/o/pchs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 276
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
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 64
Grade 10 74
Grade 11 57
Grade 12 81
Gender Ratio