East Fairmont High School

1993 Airport Rd
Fairmont, WV 26554

725 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East Fairmont High School is a public secondary school located in Fairmont, West Virginia, serving students in grades 9 through 12. As a key institution within the Marion County School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic achievement and its vibrant extracurricular environment. The campus is situated on Airport Road, providing a central hub for students from the surrounding Fairmont community to engage in a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare them for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, East Fairmont High School is deeply embedded in the local culture, particularly through its strong athletic programs and school spirit, often associated with the "Bees" mascot. The school places a high value on fostering a supportive community atmosphere, encouraging student participation in various clubs, arts programs, and service organizations. By balancing rigorous educational standards with diverse opportunities for personal growth, East Fairmont strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

725

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Fairmont High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	677
Hispanic	11
Black	14
Asian	2
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
677 (93.4%)
Two or More
20 (2.8%)
Black
14 (1.9%)
Hispanic
11 (1.5%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Marion County Schools
Phone:	(304)367-2140
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	725
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
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

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Grade 9 205

Grade 10 178

Grade 11 162

Grade 12 141