ROBERT C BYRD HIGH SCHOOL
ROBERT C BYRD HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Harrison County Schools school district, located in CLARKSBURG, WV with about 726 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 51 teachers, ROBERT C BYRD 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.
Robert C. Byrd High School, located in Clarksburg, West Virginia, serves as a prominent educational institution in Harrison County. Named in honor of the long-serving U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd, the school is known for its "Eagle" mascot and its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic and extracurricular experience for its diverse student body. The facility is situated at 1 Eagle Way, functioning as a central hub for secondary education in the area and striving to prepare students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, Robert C. Byrd High School places a significant emphasis on fostering community spirit and student involvement through a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations. The school aims to cultivate a supportive environment that encourages personal growth, academic excellence, and leadership development. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with active participation in school life, the institution plays a vital role in shaping the character and future opportunities of its students within the Clarksburg community.
For more information, contact ROBERT C BYRD HIGH SCHOOL at (304) 326-7200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CLARKSBURG, WV 26301
(304) 326-7200
ROBERT C BYRD HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in CLARKSBURG, WV with about 726 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:
- 726
- Teachers:
- 51.79
- 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 726 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ROBERT C BYRD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 89.9%
- Black or African American
- 6.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
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.