Enrollment
520
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 540003000008
Philip Barbour High School Complex — Philippi, WV
Federal NCES profile for Philip Barbour High School Complex, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 39
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 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: Barbour County Board of Education · 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)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Philip Barbour High School Complex compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Philip Barbour High School Complex reports 520 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 41.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.3:1 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 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 5 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 260 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 59.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Barbour County Board of Education spends $13,069 per pupil district-wide, below the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.6% from local sources (property taxes), 55.3% from the state, and 25.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Philip Barbour High School Complex 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 79% | — | — |
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
15.3:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 75% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.0%
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
$13,069
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 260 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 520 Top 79% in West Virginia — larger than 21% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 15.3:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540003000008
Student demographics
White 95.0%
Two or More 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 5
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 260:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 59.0%
In-school suspensions 81
Out-of-school suspensions 64
Expulsions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barbour County Board of Education, which includes Philip Barbour High School Complex.
$13,069
Per student
-20%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 19.6%
State 55.3%
Federal 25.2%
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
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Philip Barbour High School Complex
How many students attend Philip Barbour High School Complex?
Philip Barbour High School Complex has 520 students enrolled. It is a high school in PHILIPPI, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philip Barbour High School Complex?
The student-teacher ratio at Philip Barbour High School Complex is 15.3:1, which is 12% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Philip Barbour High School Complex?
The largest demographic group at Philip Barbour High School Complex is White at 95.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in PHILIPPI, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Philip Barbour High School Complex?
Philip Barbour High School Complex has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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.