- Enrollment
- 1,284
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Shady Spring, WV
Shady Spring High
Federal NCES profile for Shady Spring High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 540123000980
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shady Spring High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of West Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Shady Spring · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 754
- students enrolled
Shady Spring High has class sizes larger than 71% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shady Spring High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Shady Spring, WV.
School address
District: Raleigh County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540123000980 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Shady Spring High shrank from 828 students in 2022-23 to 786 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 540123000980 · Shady Spring, WV High · MID · TRAD
754 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodrow Wilson High School (1,284 students)
Shady Spring High shrank from 828 students in 2022-23 to 786 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Shady Spring High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson High School
1,284 students
- This school
Shady Spring High
754 students
- Shady Spring M
Shady Spring Middle School
599 students
- Independence H
Independence High School
597 students
- Beckley-Stratt
Beckley-Stratton Middle School
590 students
- Daniels Elemen 510
Daniels Elementary
510 students
What this shows Shady Spring High reports 754 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shady Spring High compares
Shady Spring High is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 754 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
754
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 71% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.2%
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
$13,305
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 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
134
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Shady Spring High is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Raleigh County Schools reports $13,305 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shady Spring High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodrow Wilson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shady Spring Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Independence High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beckley-Stratton Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daniels Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shady Spring High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~754 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shady Spring High
How many students attend Shady Spring High?
Shady Spring High has 754 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shady Spring, WV. CCD year-over-year: 828 (2022-23) → 786 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shady Spring High?
The student-teacher ratio at Shady Spring High is 14.5:1, which is 11% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shady Spring High?
The largest demographic group at Shady Spring High is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Shady Spring, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shady Spring High?
Shady Spring High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Shady Spring High rank among public schools in Shady Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Shady Spring High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Shady Spring, 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 Raleigh County Schools?
Besides Shady Spring High, Raleigh County Schools also operates Woodrow Wilson High School (1,284 students), Shady Spring Middle School (599 students), and Independence High School (597 students). See the Raleigh County Schools district page for the complete list.