Enrollment
1,505
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 540006000026
Martinsburg High School — Martinsburg, WV
Federal NCES profile for Martinsburg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 40
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 1
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: Berkeley 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)
99.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martinsburg High School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Martinsburg High School reports 1,505 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 99.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% 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 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 11 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 301 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 39.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Berkeley County Schools spends $13,399 per pupil district-wide, below the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.5% from local sources (property taxes), 50.9% from the state, and 17.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 5 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 Martinsburg 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,505 | top 99% | — | — |
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
14.9:1
students per teacher
— 9% above state mean
Top 70% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$13,399
per pupil, district-wide
— below West Virginia avg of $16,253
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 1,505 Top 99% in West Virginia — larger than 1% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 99.0
Students per teacher 14.9:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540006000026
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 11
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 301:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 39.7%
In-school suspensions 126
Out-of-school suspensions 66
Expulsions 48
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berkeley County Schools, which includes Martinsburg High School.
$13,399
Per student
-18%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,725
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,346
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 14.9:1, which is 9% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martinsburg High School?
The largest demographic group at Martinsburg High School is White at 53.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in MARTINSBURG, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martinsburg High School?
Martinsburg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 5 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.