CALHOUN MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

CALHOUN MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Calhoun County Schools school district, located in MT. ZION, WV with about 590 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 40 teachers, CALHOUN MIDDLE/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.

CALHOUN MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL, located in Mt. Zion, West Virginia, serves as the primary educational facility for students in Calhoun County. As a combined middle and high school, it functions as a central hub for the local community, providing instruction for grades 6 through 12. The school is part of the Calhoun County School District and operates with a mission to prepare students for both academic success and post-secondary transitions, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education.

Because of its rural setting, the school plays a vital role in the social and extracurricular life of the area. It offers various athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations that help foster school spirit and community engagement. Despite the challenges often faced by small, rural districts, CALHOUN MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL remains dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment, utilizing its faculty and staff to address the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a connection to the traditions and values of the Mt. Zion community.

For more information, contact CALHOUN MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL at (304) 354-6148 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

50 UNDERWOOD CIRCLE
MT. ZION, WV 26151
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CALHOUN MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in MT. ZION, WV with about 590 enrolled students. See other public high schools in West Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
590
Teachers:
40.5
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
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 590 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CALHOUN MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 99% of the student body.

White
98.6%
Two or more races
0.5%
Hispanic/Latino
0.5%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

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.