- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Weirton, WV
Weir High School
Federal NCES profile for Weir High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 540045000269
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weir High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Weirton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 583
- students enrolled
Weir High School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weir High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Weirton, WV.
School address
District: Hancock County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540045000269 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Weir High School shrank from 601 students in 2022-23 to 570 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 41.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 540045000269 · Weirton, WV High · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Weirton Elementary (802 students)
Weir High School shrank from 601 students in 2022-23 to 570 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE held 41.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Weir High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weirton Elemen
Weirton Elementary
802 students
- This school
Weir High School
583 students
- Weir Middle Sc
Weir Middle School
493 students
- Oak Glen High
Oak Glen High School
469 students
- Oak Glen Middl
Oak Glen Middle School
465 students
- New Manchester 269
New Manchester Elementary School
269 students
What this shows Weir High School reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weir High School compares
Weir High School 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$14,820
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.5%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Weir High School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Hancock County Schools reports $14,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weir High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weirton Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weir Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Glen High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Glen Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Manchester Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weir High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weir High School
How many students attend Weir High School?
Weir High School has 583 students enrolled. It is a high school in Weirton, WV. CCD year-over-year: 601 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weir High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weir High School is 14.2:1, which is 8% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weir High School?
The largest demographic group at Weir High School is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Weirton, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weir High School?
Weir High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Weir High School rank among public schools in Weirton?
By Resource Investment Index, Weir High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Weirton, 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 Hancock County Schools?
Besides Weir High School, Hancock County Schools also operates Weirton Elementary (802 students), Weir Middle School (493 students), and Oak Glen High School (469 students). See the Hancock County Schools district page for the complete list.