Hurricane High School

3350 Teays Valley Rd
Hurricane, WV 25526

hhs.putnamschools.com/o/hhs

1,141 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hurricane High School, located in the heart of the Teays Valley region of West Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the Putnam County school system. Known for its strong commitment to both academic excellence and extracurricular engagement, the school provides a comprehensive educational experience for students in grades 9 through 12. Its campus on Teays Valley Road acts as a central hub for the local community, fostering a culture that emphasizes college and career readiness while maintaining a supportive environment for adolescent development.

The school is well-regarded for its robust athletic programs, spirited student body, and active involvement in local extracurricular activities, which help create a strong sense of school pride. By balancing a rigorous curriculum with diverse opportunities in arts, technology, and sports, Hurricane High School aims to prepare its graduates to become productive, well-rounded members of their community. It remains a vital institution in the area, dedicated to the long-term success and growth of its students.

1,141

Total Students

78.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hurricane High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,024
Hispanic	21
Black	34
Asian	16
Two or More	45
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,024 (89.7%)
Two or More
45 (3.9%)
Black
34 (3.0%)
Hispanic
21 (1.8%)
Asian
16 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Putnam County Schools
Phone:	(304)562-1729
Website:	http://hhs.putnamschools.com/o/hhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,141
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 9 281

Grade 10 281

Grade 11 272

Grade 12 307