Weir High School

583 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Weir High School, located in Weirton, West Virginia, is the flagship secondary school of the Hancock County School District. Serving the local community, the school is well-known for its strong emphasis on traditional academic programming, vocational training, and a deep-rooted commitment to school spirit. Its mascot, the "Red Rider," is a central fixture of the school’s identity, representing a long history of competitive athletics and community involvement that brings residents together throughout the Ohio Valley.

Beyond its athletic programs, Weir High School provides a comprehensive educational environment that balances college-preparatory coursework with extracurricular opportunities. The school is situated on Red Rider Road, serving as a hub for student development in the region. By fostering a culture of pride and academic rigor, Weir High School remains a cornerstone of the Weirton area, preparing its students for success in both higher education and the regional workforce.

583

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Weir High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	516
Hispanic	8
Black	24
Asian	2
Two or More	31
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
516 (88.5%)
Two or More
31 (5.3%)
Black
24 (4.1%)
Hispanic
8 (1.4%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Hancock County Schools
Phone:	(304)748-7600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	583
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
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 9 152

Grade 10 161

Grade 11 152

Grade 12 118