Enrollment
498
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 540021000142
Calhoun Middle/High School — Mt. Zion, WV
Federal NCES profile for Calhoun Middle/High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 20
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Calhoun County Schools · West Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Calhoun Middle/High School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Calhoun Middle/High School reports 498 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 38.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the West Virginia state mean of 13.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 249 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Calhoun County Schools spends $17,600 per pupil district-wide, above the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.5% from local sources (property taxes), 60.7% from the state, and 19.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Calhoun Middle/High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against West Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 77% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 54% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
32.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,600
per pupil, district-wide
— above West Virginia avg of $16,253
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 249 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 498 Top 77% in West Virginia — larger than 23% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540021000142
Student demographics
White 96.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 96.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 249:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.1%
In-school suspensions 77
Out-of-school suspensions 37
Expulsions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calhoun County Schools, which includes Calhoun Middle/High School.
$17,600
Per student
+8%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 19.5%
State 60.7%
Federal 19.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Calhoun Middle/High School
How many students attend Calhoun Middle/High School?
Calhoun Middle/High School has 498 students enrolled. It is a other school in MT. ZION, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calhoun Middle/High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calhoun Middle/High School is 13.8:1, which is 1% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calhoun Middle/High School?
The largest demographic group at Calhoun Middle/High School is White at 96.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in MT. ZION, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calhoun Middle/High School?
Calhoun Middle/High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.