- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Princeton, WV
Princeton Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Princeton Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 540084000701
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Princeton Senior High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of West Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in West Virginia.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 925
- students enrolled
Princeton Senior High School has class sizes larger than 93% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton Senior High School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Princeton, WV.
School address
District: Mercer County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540084000701 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Princeton Senior High School held near 967 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 540084000701 · Princeton, WV High · MID · TRAD
925 enr · 17.1:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Pikeview High School (629 students)
Princeton Senior High School held near 967 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Princeton Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Princeton Senior High School
925 students
- Pikeview High
Pikeview High School
629 students
- Bluefield High
Bluefield High School
618 students
- Glenwood Schoo
Glenwood School (K-8)
614 students
- Pikeview Middl
Pikeview Middle School
502 students
- Princeton Midd
Princeton Middle School
488 students
What this shows Princeton Senior High School reports 925 students on the CCD universe file.
How Princeton Senior High School compares
Princeton Senior 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 31% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 925 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
925
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 29.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.7, Princeton Senior High School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Mercer County Schools reports $13,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Princeton Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikeview High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bluefield High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenwood School (K-8) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pikeview Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Princeton Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Princeton Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~925 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 983 (2022-23) → 967 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princeton Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Princeton Senior High School is 17.1:1, which is 31% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Princeton, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Princeton Senior High School?
Princeton Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Princeton Senior High School rank among public schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Princeton Senior High School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Princeton, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Princeton on the city page.
What other schools are in Mercer County Schools?
Besides Princeton Senior High School, Mercer County Schools also operates Pikeview High School (629 students), Bluefield High School (618 students), and Glenwood School (K-8) (614 students). See the Mercer County Schools district page for the complete list.