Enrollment
925
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 540084000701
Princeton Senior High School — Princeton, WV
Federal NCES profile for Princeton Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 27
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 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: Mercer 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)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Princeton Senior High School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Princeton Senior High School reports 925 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 54.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 33% 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 14% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 13 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 308 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 43.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mercer County Schools spends $14,274 per pupil district-wide, below the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.3% from local sources (property taxes), 54.8% from the state, and 19.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Princeton Senior 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 33% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 925 | top 96% | — | — |
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
18.2:1
students per teacher
— 33% above state mean
Top 96% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.8%
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
$14,274
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 308 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 174 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 925 Top 96% in West Virginia — larger than 4% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 54.0
Students per teacher 18.2:1 +33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540084000701
Student demographics
White 83.2%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 13
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 308:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 43.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 174
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mercer County Schools, which includes Princeton Senior High School.
$14,274
Per student
-12%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 54.8%
Federal 19.9%
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
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
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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 Princeton Senior High School
How many students attend Princeton Senior High School?
Princeton Senior High School has 925 students enrolled. It is a high school in PRINCETON, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princeton Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Princeton Senior High School is 18.2:1, which is 33% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Princeton Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Princeton Senior High School is White at 83.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in PRINCETON, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Princeton Senior High School?
Princeton Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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.