- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bluefield, WV
Bluefield High School
Federal NCES profile for Bluefield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 540084000674
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluefield High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of West Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Bluefield · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 618
- students enrolled
Bluefield High School has class sizes larger than 94% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluefield High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Bluefield, WV.
School address
District: Mercer County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540084000674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Bluefield High School grew from 608 students in 2022-23 to 639 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 540084000674 · Bluefield, WV High · MID · TRAD
618 enr · 17.7:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Princeton Senior High School (925 students)
Bluefield High School grew from 608 students in 2022-23 to 639 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Bluefield High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Princeton Seni
Princeton Senior High School
925 students
- Pikeview High
Pikeview High School
629 students
- This school
Bluefield High School
618 students
- Glenwood Schoo
Glenwood School (K-8)
614 students
- Pikeview Middl
Pikeview Middle School
502 students
- Princeton Midd
Princeton Middle School
488 students
What this shows Bluefield High School reports 618 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bluefield High School compares
Bluefield High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 35% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 94% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.2%
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
$13,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
African American 25.9%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Bluefield High School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Mercer County Schools reports $13,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bluefield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pikeview High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenwood School (K-8) | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pikeview Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Princeton Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluefield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~618 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bluefield High School
How many students attend Bluefield High School?
Bluefield High School has 618 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bluefield, WV. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 639 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluefield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluefield High School is 17.7:1, which is 35% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bluefield High School?
The largest demographic group at Bluefield High School is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Bluefield, WV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluefield High School?
Bluefield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bluefield High School rank among public schools in Bluefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluefield High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Bluefield, 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 Bluefield on the city page.
What other schools are in Mercer County Schools?
Besides Bluefield High School, Mercer County Schools also operates Princeton Senior High School (925 students), Pikeview High School (629 students), and Glenwood School (K-8) (614 students). See the Mercer County Schools district page for the complete list.