Philip Barbour High School Complex

Barbour County Schools
99 Horseshoe Dr
Philippi, WV 26416
520 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Philip Barbour High School, located in Philippi, West Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for Barbour County. Situated at 99 Horseshoe Drive, the school operates as a comprehensive public high school that plays a central role in the local community. It provides a standard curriculum designed to meet state educational requirements while offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational opportunities intended to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

The school is recognized for its commitment to student development within the context of a rural West Virginia school district. Beyond its academic programs, Philip Barbour High School serves as a hub for local civic life, frequently hosting community events and sporting competitions that draw support from the surrounding area. By focusing on academic growth, school spirit, and community engagement, the institution aims to foster a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body as they transition into adulthood.
520
Total Students
39.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    494 (95.0%)
  • Two or More
    9 (1.7%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.0%)
  • Black
    4 (0.8%)
  • 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: Barbour County Schools
Phone: (304)457-1360
Website: http://pbhs.barb.k12.wv.us/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
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 9 139
Grade 10 140
Grade 11 125
Grade 12 116
Gender Ratio