Williamstown High School

www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/WH

676 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Williamstown High School, located at 219 W 5th St in Williamstown, West Virginia, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in the Wood County School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school is well-regarded for fostering a supportive academic environment that balances rigorous college-preparatory coursework with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. It serves as a central hub for the town, emphasizing both scholastic achievement and the development of well-rounded students through its commitment to local traditions and school spirit.

Beyond its academic focus, Williamstown High School is perhaps most widely recognized for its robust athletics program and strong community involvement. The school typically maintains a highly competitive presence in West Virginia high school sports, often rallying significant support from students, alumni, and local residents. By blending traditional educational values with active student engagement, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the workforce while maintaining a strong sense of pride and identity within the Williamstown area.

676

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Williamstown High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	652
Hispanic	4
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	15

White
652 (96.4%)
Two or More
15 (2.2%)
Hispanic
4 (0.6%)
Black
4 (0.6%)
Asian
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:	Wood County Schools
Phone:	(304)375-6151
Website:	http://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/WH
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	676
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
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 6 102

Grade 7 95

Grade 8 100

Grade 9 107

Grade 10 88

Grade 11 96

Grade 12 88