Winfield High School

whs.putnamschools.com/o/whs

743 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Winfield High School, located in the Putnam County school district, is a public secondary institution serving students in the Winfield, West Virginia area. As the home of the "Generals," the school is well-regarded for maintaining a strong academic environment while fostering a supportive community spirit. It serves as a central hub for the local region, emphasizing both classroom achievement and the development of well-rounded students through a variety of educational programs and extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Winfield High School is known for its active involvement in competitive athletics and diverse student organizations, including arts, music, and vocational programs. The school prides itself on its tradition of excellence and commitment to preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. By balancing rigorous standards with a wide array of student life activities, Winfield High remains a cornerstone of the Winfield community.

743

Total Students

53.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Winfield High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	676
Hispanic	19
Black	12
Asian	12
Two or More	22
American Indian	2

White
676 (91.0%)
Two or More
22 (3.0%)
Hispanic
19 (2.6%)
Black
12 (1.6%)
Asian
12 (1.6%)
American Indian
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:	Putnam County Schools
Phone:	(304)586-3279
Website:	http://whs.putnamschools.com/o/whs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	743
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 9 164

Grade 10 202

Grade 11 213

Grade 12 164