- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · South Charleston, WV
South Charleston High School
Federal NCES profile for South Charleston High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 540060000442
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Charleston High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of West Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in West Virginia.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in South Charleston · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 874
- students enrolled
South Charleston High School has class sizes larger than 97% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Charleston High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in South Charleston, WV.
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540060000442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
South Charleston High School held near 913 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-39 students YoY 540060000442 · South Charleston, WV High · MID · TRAD
874 enr · 18.6:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High School (1,145 students)
South Charleston High School held near 913 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
South Charleston High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George Washing
George Washington High School
1,145 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High School
1,057 students
- Capital High S
Capital High School
1,051 students
- Saint Albans H
Saint Albans High School
882 students
- This school
South Charleston High School
874 students
- Nitro High Sch
Nitro High School
818 students
What this shows South Charleston High School reports 874 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Charleston High School compares
South Charleston 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 42% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 874 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
874
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 97% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$14,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 144 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.4%
African American 21.4%
Two or More 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, South Charleston High School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kanawha County Schools reports $14,242 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Charleston High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saint Albans High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nitro High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Charleston High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~874 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Charleston High School
How many students attend South Charleston High School?
South Charleston High School has 874 students enrolled. It is a high school in South Charleston, WV. CCD year-over-year: 952 (2022-23) → 913 (2023-24), nearly flat (-39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Charleston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Charleston High School is 18.6:1, which is 42% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Charleston High School?
The largest demographic group at South Charleston High School is White at 65.4% of enrollment, in South Charleston, WV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Charleston High School?
South Charleston High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 South Charleston High School rank among public schools in South Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, South Charleston High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in South Charleston, 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 Kanawha County Schools?
Besides South Charleston High School, Kanawha County Schools also operates George Washington High School (1,145 students), Riverside High School (1,057 students), and Capital High School (1,051 students). See the Kanawha County Schools district page for the complete list.