Grafton High School

Taylor County Schools
400 Yates Ave
Grafton, WV 26354
658 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Grafton High School, located at 400 Yates Avenue in Grafton, West Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Taylor County School District. As a central pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation by offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for elective exploration. The school’s environment is focused on fostering student growth, emphasizing both scholastic achievement and the development of responsible citizenship among its diverse student body.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Grafton High School plays a significant role in the social and extracurricular fabric of Taylor County. The school supports a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations, which allow students to build leadership skills, teamwork, and school spirit. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and prioritizing community involvement, Grafton High School aims to equip its students with the necessary tools to succeed in higher education, vocational training, or the workforce, while upholding the values of the surrounding Grafton area.
658
Total Students
45.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    635 (96.5%)
  • Black
    10 (1.5%)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.3%)
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: Taylor County Schools
Phone: (304)265-3046
Website: http://ghs.taylorcountyboe.net/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 658
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
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 9 178
Grade 10 178
Grade 11 154
Grade 12 148
Gender Ratio