Petersburg High School

582 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Petersburg High School, located at 207 Jefferson Avenue in Petersburg, West Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for students in Grant County. As a public secondary institution, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth, preparing its students for success in both higher education and the workforce. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, often serving as a focal point for regional school spirit and extracurricular engagement.

The institution offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while providing students with opportunities to explore various interests through athletics, vocational programs, and extracurricular clubs. By focusing on cultivating a supportive atmosphere, Petersburg High School aims to equip its student body with the critical thinking skills, character, and community values necessary to thrive as responsible citizens in West Virginia and beyond.

582

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Petersburg High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	558
Hispanic	13
Black	7
Two or More	2
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
558 (95.9%)
Hispanic
13 (2.2%)
Black
7 (1.2%)
Two or More
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Grant County Schools
Phone:	(304)257-1444
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
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 7 95

Grade 8 86

Grade 9 111

Grade 10 105

Grade 11 101

Grade 12 84