Tucker County High School

Tucker County Schools
116 Mountain Lion Way
Hambleton, WV 26269
279 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Tucker County High School, located in Hambleton, West Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the surrounding rural community. As the home of the "Mountain Lions," the school functions as a focal point for local pride, fostering a close-knit environment where students engage in a variety of academic and extracurricular pursuits. Its location in the scenic Appalachian highlands reflects the school’s deep connection to the region's geography and community-oriented values.

Academically, the school strives to provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary education or the regional workforce. Beyond the classroom, Tucker County High School emphasizes student involvement through various athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations, which are essential to the school’s culture. By balancing traditional instruction with active extracurricular engagement, the school plays a vital role in shaping the development and future opportunities of students within the Tucker County school district.
279
Total Students
27.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    269 (96.4%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.8%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.1%)
  • Black
    2 (0.7%)
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: Tucker County Schools
Phone: (304)478-2651
Website: http://www.tuckercountyschools.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.2
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 70
Grade 10 66
Grade 11 77
Grade 12 66
Gender Ratio