Enrollment
703
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weston, WV
Lewis County High School
Federal NCES profile for Lewis County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540063000472
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis County High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of West Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Weston · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 703
- students enrolled
Lewis County 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, Lewis County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Weston, WV.
School address
District: Lewis County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540063000472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
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 Lewis County High School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lewis County High School
Lewis County High School is a large combined-grade school in Weston, West Virginia, enrolling 703 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.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in West Virginia, bigger than 91% of state schools at 703 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 643 West Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment) (diversity index 5/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 352 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lewis County Schools also operates Robert L. Bland Middle School (503 students) and Peterson-Central Elementary School (476 students) alongside Lewis County 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 Lewis County High School compares
Lewis County 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 | 703 | top 9% | - | - |
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.
703
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
51.4%
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
$13,616
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $14,844
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
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 97.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 97.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.3, Lewis County High School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lewis County Schools, which includes Lewis County High School.
$13,616
Per student
-8%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 50.0%
Federal 23.3%
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 Lewis County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert L. Bland Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peterson-Central Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jane Lew Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roanoke Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leading Creek Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other 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 (~703 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lewis County High School
How many students attend Lewis County High School?
Lewis County High School has 703 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weston, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis County 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 Lewis County High School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis County High School is White at 97.3% of enrollment, in Weston, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis County High School?
Lewis County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Lewis County High School rank among public schools in Weston?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Weston, 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 Weston on the city page.
Is Lewis County High School a good school?
Lewis County High School earns 25/100 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 Lewis County Schools?
Besides Lewis County High School, Lewis County Schools also operates Robert L. Bland Middle School (503 students), Peterson-Central Elementary School (476 students), and Jane Lew Elementary School (271 students). See the Lewis County Schools district page for the complete list.
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