- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Nitro, WV
Nitro High School
Federal NCES profile for Nitro High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 540060000426
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nitro High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of West Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Nitro · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 818
- students enrolled
Nitro High School has class sizes larger than 99% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nitro High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Nitro, WV.
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540060000426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Nitro High School held near 798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 540060000426 · Nitro, WV High · MID · TRAD
818 enr · 22.1:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High School (1,145 students)
Nitro High School held near 798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Nitro High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George Washing
George Washington High School
1,145 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High School
1,057 students
- Capital High S
Capital High School
1,051 students
- Saint Albans H
Saint Albans High School
882 students
- South Charlest
South Charleston High School
874 students
- This school
Nitro High School
818 students
What this shows Nitro High School reports 818 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nitro High School compares
Nitro 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 69% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 818 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
818
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 69% above state mean
Top 99% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Nitro High School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kanawha County Schools reports $14,242 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nitro High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saint Albans High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Charleston High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nitro High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~818 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nitro High School
How many students attend Nitro High School?
Nitro High School has 818 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nitro, WV. CCD year-over-year: 827 (2022-23) → 798 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nitro High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nitro High School is 22.1:1, which is 69% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nitro High School?
The largest demographic group at Nitro High School is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Nitro, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nitro High School?
Nitro High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Nitro High School rank among public schools in Nitro?
By Resource Investment Index, Nitro High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Nitro, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kanawha County Schools?
Besides Nitro High School, Kanawha County Schools also operates George Washington High School (1,145 students), Riverside High School (1,057 students), and Capital High School (1,051 students). See the Kanawha County Schools district page for the complete list.