Enrollment
582
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Berkeley Springs, WV
Berkeley Springs High School
Federal NCES profile for Berkeley Springs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 540099000819
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berkeley Springs High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of West Virginia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Berkeley Springs · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 582
- students enrolled
Berkeley Springs High School has class sizes larger than 73% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berkeley Springs High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Berkeley Springs, WV.
School address
District: Morgan County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540099000819 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berkeley Springs High School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berkeley Springs High School
Berkeley Springs High School is a mid-sized high school in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, enrolling 582 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of West Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 582 puts it in the larger third of West Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 643 scored West Virginia schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 224 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Morgan County Schools also operates Widmyer Elementary (484 students) and Warm Springs Middle School (425 students) alongside Berkeley Springs High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Berkeley Springs High School compares
Berkeley Springs High School on the metrics families compare, against West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 582 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
582
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 73% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,159
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $14,844
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.6 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Berkeley Springs High School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morgan County Schools, which includes Berkeley Springs High School.
$13,159
Per student
-11%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 47.7%
Federal 15.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Berkeley Springs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widmyer Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warm Springs Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warm Springs Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant View Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paw Paw Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berkeley Springs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of West Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~582 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Berkeley Springs High School
How many students attend Berkeley Springs High School?
Berkeley Springs High School has 582 students enrolled. It is a high school in Berkeley Springs, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Springs High School is 14.6:1, which is 11% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berkeley Springs High School?
The largest demographic group at Berkeley Springs High School is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Berkeley Springs, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berkeley Springs High School?
Berkeley Springs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Berkeley Springs High School rank among public schools in Berkeley Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Berkeley Springs High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Berkeley Springs, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Berkeley Springs on the city page.
Is Berkeley Springs High School a good school?
Berkeley Springs High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of West Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Morgan County Schools?
Besides Berkeley Springs High School, Morgan County Schools also operates Widmyer Elementary (484 students), Warm Springs Middle School (425 students), and Warm Springs Intermediate School (345 students). See the Morgan County Schools district page for the complete list.
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