Martinsburg High School

www.berkeleycountyschools.org/o/martinsburghigh

1,505 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Martinsburg High School, located at 701 South Queen Street in Martinsburg, West Virginia, is a central educational institution serving the Berkeley County School District. As one of the oldest and most prominent high schools in the area, it serves a diverse student body and functions as a cornerstone of the local community. The school is well-known for its long-standing traditions, including its history of athletic competition and community involvement, which help foster a strong sense of school spirit among its students and alumni.

Academically, Martinsburg High School offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school provides a variety of course offerings, including Advanced Placement (AP) classes and various elective paths, alongside a range of extracurricular activities such as clubs, performing arts, and competitive sports programs. By balancing academic rigor with diverse enrichment opportunities, the school strives to support the holistic development of its students while maintaining its role as a key educational anchor for the city of Martinsburg.

1,505

Total Students

98.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martinsburg High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	805
Hispanic	221
Black	238
Asian	17
Two or More	222
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
805 (53.5%)
Black
238 (15.8%)
Two or More
222 (14.8%)
Hispanic
221 (14.7%)
Asian
17 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
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:	Berkeley County Schools
Phone:	(304)267-3530
Website:	http://www.berkeleycountyschools.org/o/martinsburghigh
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	98.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
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 9 401

Grade 10 373

Grade 11 381

Grade 12 350