Webster County High School

Webster County Schools
1 Highlander Dr
Upperglade, WV 26266
489 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Webster County High School, located on Highlander Drive in Upperglade, West Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the students of Webster County. As a rural school district, the high school plays a central role in the community, providing a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for its mascot, the Highlanders, reflecting the mountainous topography of the region and fostering a strong sense of school spirit among its student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school functions as a focal point for community life in Upperglade, hosting various extracurricular activities, athletics, and local events. Like many schools in the region, it faces the unique challenges and opportunities associated with rural education, often emphasizing close-knit relationships between students, staff, and the surrounding community. By focusing on traditional core subjects alongside vocational and elective opportunities, Webster County High School remains committed to the academic and personal development of the youth in the heart of the Mountain State.
489
Total Students
41.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    479 (98.0%)
  • Black
    5 (1.0%)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.8%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.2%)
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: Webster County Schools
Phone: (304)226-5772
Website: http://wchs.webs.k12.wv.us/
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
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 73
Grade 8 83
Grade 9 85
Grade 10 93
Grade 11 72
Grade 12 83
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Nicholas County Career and Technical Center
Nicholas County Schools
1 Students
215 Milam Addition Rd
Craigsville, WV 26205 (9.6 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th