Enrollment
1,505
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Martinsburg, WV
Martinsburg High School
Federal NCES profile for Martinsburg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 540006000026
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martinsburg High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of West Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in West Virginia.
- #14 of 17
- public schools in Martinsburg · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 1,505
- students enrolled
Martinsburg High School has class sizes larger than 79% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martinsburg High School ranks #14 of 17 public schools in Martinsburg, WV.
School address
District: Berkeley County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540006000026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
99.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martinsburg High School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martinsburg High School
Martinsburg High School is a large high school in Martinsburg, West Virginia, enrolling 1,505 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 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 99% of state schools at 1,505 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 643 West Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 301 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.6% 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 48 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Berkeley County Schools also operates Musselman High School (1,725 students) and Spring Mills High School (1,544 students) alongside Martinsburg 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 Martinsburg High School compares
Martinsburg 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,505 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,505
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$12,704
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $14,844
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 48 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 53.5%
African American 15.8%
Two or More 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Martinsburg High School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berkeley County Schools, which includes Martinsburg High School.
$12,704
Per student
-14%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 50.9%
Federal 17.6%
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 Martinsburg High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musselman High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Mills High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hedgesville High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Mills Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Potomack Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martinsburg High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,725
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,346
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high 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 (~1,505 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Martinsburg High School
How many students attend Martinsburg High School?
Martinsburg High School has 1,505 students enrolled. It is a high school in Martinsburg, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martinsburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martinsburg High School is 15.2:1, which is 16% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martinsburg High School?
The largest demographic group at Martinsburg High School is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in Martinsburg, WV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martinsburg High School?
Martinsburg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Martinsburg High School rank among public schools in Martinsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Martinsburg High School ranks #14 of 17 public schools in Martinsburg, 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 Martinsburg on the city page.
Is Martinsburg High School a good school?
Martinsburg High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of West Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in West Virginia. 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 Berkeley County Schools?
Besides Martinsburg High School, Berkeley County Schools also operates Musselman High School (1,725 students), Spring Mills High School (1,544 students), and Hedgesville High School (1,346 students). See the Berkeley County Schools district page for the complete list.
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