Montcalm High School

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269 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Montcalm High School, located in the rural community of Rock, West Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for students in Mercer County. As a public institution, it is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development within a close-knit environment. The school typically serves students from grades 9 through 12, offering a curriculum designed to prepare them for post-secondary education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Montcalm High School emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular engagement. The school is known for its school spirit, often rallying behind its athletic teams—the Generals—and participating in various local events that bridge the gap between the school and the surrounding Rock community. By providing a supportive atmosphere and a range of student activities, Montcalm aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped to succeed in their future endeavors.

269

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montcalm High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Two or More	10

White
257 (95.5%)
Two or More
10 (3.7%)
Hispanic
1 (0.4%)
Black
1 (0.4%)

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)589-3719
Website:	http://boe.merc.k12.wv.us/Domain/27
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	269
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
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 55

Grade 8 39

Grade 9 52

Grade 10 45

Grade 11 46

Grade 12 32