Enrollment
946
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 540150001023
Spring Valley High School — Huntington, WV
Federal NCES profile for Spring Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 45
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 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: Wayne 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)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spring Valley High School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Spring Valley High School reports 946 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 66.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% 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 13% lower, 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 315 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 65.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Wayne County Schools spends $14,947 per pupil district-wide, below the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.7% from local sources (property taxes), 56.2% from the state, and 17.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Spring Valley 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 946 | 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 54% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
65.8%
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
$14,947
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 315 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
266
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 946 Top 96% in West Virginia — larger than 4% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 66.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540150001023
Student demographics
White 95.9%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 13
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 315:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 65.8%
In-school suspensions 266
Out-of-school suspensions 94
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne County Schools, which includes Spring Valley High School.
$14,947
Per student
-8%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 56.2%
Federal 17.1%
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
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Spring Valley High School
How many students attend Spring Valley High School?
Spring Valley High School has 946 students enrolled. It is a high school in HUNTINGTON, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Valley High School is 13.8:1, which is 1% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Spring Valley High School is White at 95.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in HUNTINGTON, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Valley High School?
Spring Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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.