BRAXTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
BRAXTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Braxton County Schools school district, located in SUTTON, WV with about 549 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, BRAXTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
BRAXTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, located in Sutton, West Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the surrounding rural community. Situated on Jerry Burton Drive, the school functions as a focal point for local students, offering a standard comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare them for both post-secondary education and the workforce. As the singular high school in the county, it plays a vital role in fostering community spirit and providing a structured environment for academic and social development.
Beyond its core academic offerings, the school provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and vocational opportunities, which are essential for student engagement in a smaller, rural setting. Like many schools in the region, BRAXTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL emphasizes the importance of community involvement and local pride, striving to support the diverse needs of its student body while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities inherent in West Virginia's public education system.
For more information, contact BRAXTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL at (304) 765-7331 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SUTTON, WV 26601
(304) 765-7331
BRAXTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in SUTTON, WV with about 549 enrolled students. See other public high schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Braxton County Schools
- Total Students:
- 549
- Teachers:
- 38.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 549 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BRAXTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 97.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.