SOUTH HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL
SOUTH HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Harrison County Schools school district, located in LOST CREEK, WV with about 356 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 26 teachers, SOUTH HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
SOUTH HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL, located in Lost Creek, West Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the surrounding rural community. As a member of the Harrison County School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often functioning as a central hub for community events, spirit, and extracurricular activities. The facility offers a standard high school curriculum aimed at preparing students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness, emphasizing both academic achievement and the development of core values within a tight-knit student body.
Athletically and culturally, the school is known for its "Hawks" mascot, which represents the school’s pride and competitive spirit in regional sports and academic competitions. Because of its location in a smaller community, the school fosters a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and closer relationships with faculty and staff. Through its various clubs, vocational programs, and athletic teams, SOUTH HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL strives to provide a well-rounded experience that balances traditional classroom instruction with the fostering of student leadership and community engagement.
For more information, contact SOUTH HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL at (304) 326-7440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LOST CREEK, WV 26385
(304) 326-7440
SOUTH HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in LOST CREEK, WV with about 356 enrolled students. See other public high schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Harrison County Schools
- Total Students:
- 356
- Teachers:
- 26.52
- 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 356 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 97.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
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.