Pikeview High School

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629 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

PikeView High School, located in Princeton, West Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for students in Mercer County. As a public institution, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular opportunities. It functions as a pillar of the local community, emphasizing the development of student character, academic achievement, and preparation for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school is well-known for its active involvement in West Virginia secondary activities, particularly its competitive athletic programs and various student organizations. By fostering a supportive learning environment, PikeView High School aims to cultivate school spirit and community engagement. Its location on Eads Mill Road places it as a key facility for the region’s youth, focusing on equipping students with the skills necessary to navigate both local and global challenges while maintaining the values of the surrounding Appalachian community.

629

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pikeview High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	599
Hispanic	10
Black	6
Two or More	14

White
599 (95.2%)
Two or More
14 (2.2%)
Hispanic
10 (1.6%)
Black
6 (1.0%)

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:	Mercer County Schools
Phone:	(304)384-7586
Website:	http://boe.merc.k12.wv.us/Domain/29
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	629
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
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 9 207

Grade 10 143

Grade 11 138

Grade 12 141