Wirt County High School

Wirt County Schools
431 Mulberry Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
275 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Wirt County High School, located in Elizabeth, West Virginia, serves as the central educational hub for the students of Wirt County. As a small, rural public school, it plays a vital role in the community, fostering a close-knit environment where students and faculty often share long-standing connections. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while preparing its students for success in both higher education and the regional workforce.

Beyond academics, Wirt County High School emphasizes the importance of extracurricular engagement through a variety of athletic programs, student organizations, and community-focused activities. The school takes great pride in its "Tigers" identity, and its sports teams and clubs serve as a focal point for school spirit and local pride. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, the institution strives to balance traditional values with the modern educational needs of its student body, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to contribute to their community and beyond.
275
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    266 (96.7%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.1%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.1%)
  • Black
    2 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    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: Wirt County Schools
Phone: (304)275-4241
Website: http://www.wirtcountyschools.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
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 67
Grade 10 64
Grade 11 75
Grade 12 69
Gender Ratio