Shady Spring High

sshs.rale.k12.wv.us/o/shsph

754 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Shady Spring High School, located in Shady Spring, West Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for students in Raleigh County. As a public secondary school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth and community engagement. The school is well-known for its active involvement in extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics to various clubs and organizations, which help create a well-rounded experience for its student body.

Situated in a community-oriented setting, the school focuses on preparing its graduates for future success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, join the military, or pursue higher education. By balancing rigorous classroom standards with a vibrant school spirit, Shady Spring High maintains a reputation for being an integral part of the local identity. Its location on Hinton Road makes it easily accessible to the surrounding rural and suburban families who rely on the institution as a focal point for both educational and social development.

754

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shady Spring High
Demographic	Student Count
White	704
Hispanic	14
Black	13
Asian	5
Two or More	18

White
704 (93.4%)
Two or More
18 (2.4%)
Hispanic
14 (1.9%)
Black
13 (1.7%)
Asian
5 (0.7%)

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:	Raleigh County Schools
Phone:	(304)256-4647
Website:	http://sshs.rale.k12.wv.us/o/shsph
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	754
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 9 193

Grade 10 174

Grade 11 187

Grade 12 200