Midland Trail High

Fayette County Schools
26719 Midland Trail
Hico, WV 25854
618 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Midland Trail High School, located in Hico, West Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Fayette County school district. Situated along the historic Midland Trail (U.S. Route 60), the school functions as a focal point for the surrounding rural communities, providing a comprehensive high school curriculum that emphasizes both academic core subjects and preparation for post-secondary success. Like many schools in the region, it places a strong value on fostering a tight-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff work closely with families to support student growth.

Beyond the classroom, Midland Trail High School is well-known for its involvement in regional extracurricular activities, including athletics and various student organizations that promote school spirit and community engagement. The school reflects the resilient character of the West Virginia landscape, striving to offer students the resources necessary to succeed in a changing global economy while remaining deeply rooted in the traditions and values of the Fayette County area.
618
Total Students
35.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    606 (98.1%)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.0%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.3%)
  • Black
    2 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    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: Fayette County Schools
Phone: (304)658-5184
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 618
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.7
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 6 71
Grade 7 73
Grade 8 76
Grade 9 106
Grade 10 105
Grade 11 101
Grade 12 86
Gender Ratio