MOUNT VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
MOUNT VIEW HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the McDowell County Schools school district, located in WELCH, WV with about 712 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, MOUNT VIEW HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
MOUNT VIEW HIGH SCHOOL, located in Welch, West Virginia, serves as a central educational institution for students in McDowell County. Situated in a region with a deep industrial history, the school functions as a focal point for the local community, emphasizing both academic development and the preservation of school spirit within a rural Appalachian setting.
The school is part of the McDowell County School District and typically offers a standard high school curriculum aimed at preparing students for post-secondary education or the regional workforce. Like many schools in the area, MOUNT VIEW HIGH SCHOOL emphasizes extracurricular engagement, including sports and various student organizations, which play a significant role in connecting the student body and maintaining the traditions of the Welch community.
For more information, contact MOUNT VIEW HIGH SCHOOL at (304) 436-2939 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WELCH, WV 24801
(304) 436-2939
MOUNT VIEW HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in WELCH, WV with about 712 enrolled students. See other public high schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- McDowell County Schools
- Total Students:
- 712
- Teachers:
- 43.5
- 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
* 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 712 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MOUNT VIEW HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.0%
- Black or African American
- 20.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
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.