PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL
PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Grant County Schools school district, located in PETERSBURG, WV with about 670 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 42 teachers, PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL, located at 207 Jefferson Avenue in Petersburg, West Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for students in Grant County. As a public secondary institution, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth, preparing its students for success in both higher education and the workforce. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, often serving as a focal point for regional school spirit and extracurricular engagement.
The institution offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while providing students with opportunities to explore various interests through athletics, vocational programs, and extracurricular clubs. By focusing on cultivating a supportive atmosphere, PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL aims to equip its student body with the critical thinking skills, character, and community values necessary to thrive as responsible citizens in West Virginia and beyond.
For more information, contact PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL at (304) 257-1444 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PETERSBURG, WV 26847
(304) 257-1444
PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in PETERSBURG, WV with about 670 enrolled students. See other public high schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Grant County Schools
- Total Students:
- 670
- Teachers:
- 42.5
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 670 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.
- White
- 97.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
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.