South Charleston High School

schs.kana.k12.wv.us/

874 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Charleston High School, located at 1 Eagle Way in South Charleston, West Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Kanawha County School District. Known for its long-standing school spirit, the institution operates under the mascot of the "Black Eagles." The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce, while fostering a supportive environment that encourages student engagement and personal growth.

Beyond academics, South Charleston High School offers a robust extracurricular program that includes a variety of athletic teams, performing arts, and student organizations. This well-rounded approach aims to cultivate leadership, teamwork, and community involvement among its student body. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with active participation in school life, the school strives to maintain a tradition of excellence and a positive educational experience for all students in the South Charleston area.

874

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Charleston High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	572
Hispanic	17
Black	187
Asian	9
Two or More	86
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
572 (65.4%)
Black
187 (21.4%)
Two or More
86 (9.8%)
Hispanic
17 (1.9%)
Asian
9 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Kanawha County Schools
Phone:	(304)766-0352
Website:	http://schs.kana.k12.wv.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	874
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
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 9 288

Grade 10 216

Grade 11 178

Grade 12 192