Enrollment
582
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 540036000220
Petersburg High School — Petersburg, WV
Federal NCES profile for Petersburg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
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: Grant 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)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Petersburg High School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Petersburg High School reports 582 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 40.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% 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 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 291 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 40.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Grant County Schools spends $15,256 per pupil district-wide, below the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.1% from local sources (property taxes), 33.4% from the state, and 28.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Petersburg 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 582 | top 84% | — | — |
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
15.4:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 77% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$15,256
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 291 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 582 Top 84% in West Virginia — larger than 16% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Students per teacher 15.4:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540036000220
Student demographics
White 95.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 291:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 40.0%
In-school suspensions 78
Out-of-school suspensions 66
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grant County Schools, which includes Petersburg High School.
$15,256
Per student
-6%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 33.4%
Federal 28.5%
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
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
Similar other schools in Petersburg
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Petersburg High School
How many students attend Petersburg High School?
Petersburg High School has 582 students enrolled. It is a other school in PETERSBURG, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Petersburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Petersburg High School is 15.4:1, which is 12% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Petersburg High School?
The largest demographic group at Petersburg High School is White at 95.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in PETERSBURG, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Petersburg High School?
Petersburg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 4 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.