Nicholas County High School

boe.nich.k12.wv.us/o/NCHS

708 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Nicholas County High School, located in Summersville, West Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the county. Known as the home of the "Grizzlies," the school plays a central role in the local community, fostering both academic growth and a strong sense of school spirit. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations. As the flagship high school for Nicholas County, it acts as a hub for local events and community engagement, striving to maintain an environment that supports student achievement, extracurricular involvement, and the development of responsible citizens within the Summersville area.

708

Total Students

41.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nicholas County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	688
Hispanic	11
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	4

White
688 (97.2%)
Hispanic
11 (1.6%)
Two or More
4 (0.6%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
Black
2 (0.3%)

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:	Nicholas County Schools
Phone:	(304)872-2141
Website:	http://boe.nich.k12.wv.us/o/NCHS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	708
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
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 9 193

Grade 10 165

Grade 11 178

Grade 12 172