UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL

UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Monongalia County Schools school district, located in MORGANTOWN, WV with about 1,258 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 76 teachers, UNIVERSITY 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.

UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL, located on Baker’s Ridge Road in Morgantown, West Virginia, is a prominent public secondary institution serving the Monongalia County School District. As one of the two major high schools in the Morgantown area, it is recognized for offering a comprehensive academic curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary education and career paths. The school fosters a diverse learning environment and is well-regarded for its commitment to both rigorous coursework and the personal development of its student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL is deeply integrated into the Morgantown community through its robust extracurricular programs. The school maintains a strong tradition in athletics, the arts, and various student-led clubs, which help to cultivate school spirit and provide students with opportunities for leadership and collaborative growth. By balancing a focus on student achievement with a variety of enrichment activities, the school serves as a central hub for educational and social development in the region.

For more information, contact UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL at (304) 291-9270 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

131 BAKER`S RIDGE ROAD
MORGANTOWN, WV 26508
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UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in MORGANTOWN, WV with about 1,258 enrolled students. See other public high schools in West Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
1,258
Teachers:
76.5
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
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 1,258 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.

White
92.0%
Two or more races
3.1%
Black or African American
2.5%
Asian
1.4%
Hispanic/Latino
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
47.1%
Male
52.9%

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.