WAHAMA HIGH SCHOOL
WAHAMA HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Mason County Schools school district, located in MASON, WV with about 391 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 22 teachers, WAHAMA HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
WAHAMA HIGH SCHOOL is a public secondary school located in Mason, West Virginia, serving the students of Mason County. As a relatively small school, it fosters a close-knit community environment where students often benefit from more personalized attention from faculty and staff. The school operates under the Mason County Schools district and is deeply integrated into the local culture of the Ohio River valley, often serving as a central hub for community activities and civic pride.
The school is well-known for its "White Falcon" mascot and maintains a strong focus on both academic achievement and extracurricular participation. Despite its rural setting, Wahama offers a variety of athletic programs and student organizations that encourage school spirit and provide students with opportunities for leadership and social development. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with meaningful community engagement, WAHAMA HIGH SCHOOL strives to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education and the workforce.
For more information, contact WAHAMA HIGH SCHOOL at (304) 773-5539 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
P.O. BOX 348
MASON, WV 25260
(304) 773-5539
WAHAMA HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in MASON, WV with about 391 enrolled students. See other public high schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Mason County Schools
- Total Students:
- 391
- Teachers:
- 22.75
- 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 391 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WAHAMA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 95.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
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.