- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fairmont, WV
Fairmont Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Fairmont Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 540072000553
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairmont Senior High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of West Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in West Virginia.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Fairmont · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 835
- students enrolled
Fairmont Senior High School has class sizes larger than 93% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmont Senior High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Fairmont, WV.
School address
District: Marion County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540072000553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Fairmont Senior High School shrank from 821 students in 2022-23 to 779 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 540072000553 · Fairmont, WV High · MID · TRAD
835 enr · 17.4:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: East Fairmont High School (725 students)
Fairmont Senior High School shrank from 821 students in 2022-23 to 779 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Fairmont Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fairmont Senior High School
835 students
- East Fairmont
East Fairmont High School
725 students
- North Marion H
North Marion High School
671 students
- East Fairmont
East Fairmont Middle School
647 students
- West Fairmont
West Fairmont Middle School
592 students
- Watson Element
Watson Elementary School
383 students
What this shows Fairmont Senior High School reports 835 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairmont Senior High School compares
Fairmont Senior High School is a shrinking 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 33% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 835 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
835
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 93% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$14,106
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 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 79.5%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Fairmont Senior High School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion County Schools reports $14,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairmont Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Fairmont High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Marion High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Fairmont Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Fairmont Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Watson Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairmont Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~835 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairmont Senior High School
How many students attend Fairmont Senior High School?
Fairmont Senior High School has 835 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fairmont, WV. CCD year-over-year: 821 (2022-23) → 779 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Senior High School is 17.4:1, which is 33% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairmont Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Fairmont Senior High School is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Fairmont, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairmont Senior High School?
Fairmont Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Fairmont Senior High School rank among public schools in Fairmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmont Senior High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Fairmont, 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 Fairmont on the city page.
What other schools are in Marion County Schools?
Besides Fairmont Senior High School, Marion County Schools also operates East Fairmont High School (725 students), North Marion High School (671 students), and East Fairmont Middle School (647 students). See the Marion County Schools district page for the complete list.