- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hurricane, WV
Hurricane High School
Federal NCES profile for Hurricane High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 540120000926
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hurricane High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of West Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in West Virginia.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Hurricane · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 1,141
- students enrolled
Hurricane High School has class sizes larger than 70% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hurricane High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Hurricane, WV.
School address
District: Putnam County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540120000926 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Hurricane High School held near 1,228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 79.0 → 79.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 540120000926 · Hurricane, WV High · MID · TRAD
1,141 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Hurricane Middle (821 students)
Hurricane High School held near 1,228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE held 79.0 → 79.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Hurricane High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hurricane High School
1,141 students
- Hurricane Midd
Hurricane Middle
821 students
- Winfield High
Winfield High School
743 students
- Winfield Middl
Winfield Middle School
552 students
- Winfield Eleme
Winfield Elementary
534 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary School
457 students
What this shows Hurricane High School reports 1,141 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hurricane High School compares
Hurricane High School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,141 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,141
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 70% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$13,757
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
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Hurricane High School is about as mixed as the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for Putnam County Schools reports $13,757 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hurricane High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winfield High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winfield Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winfield Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hurricane High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~1,141 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hurricane High School
How many students attend Hurricane High School?
Hurricane High School has 1,141 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hurricane, WV. CCD year-over-year: 1,256 (2022-23) → 1,228 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hurricane High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hurricane High School is 14.4:1, which is 10% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hurricane High School?
The largest demographic group at Hurricane High School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Hurricane, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hurricane High School?
Hurricane High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Hurricane High School rank among public schools in Hurricane?
By Resource Investment Index, Hurricane High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Hurricane, 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 Hurricane on the city page.
What other schools are in Putnam County Schools?
Besides Hurricane High School, Putnam County Schools also operates Hurricane Middle (821 students), Winfield High School (743 students), and Winfield Middle School (552 students). See the Putnam County Schools district page for the complete list.