NICHOLAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

NICHOLAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Nicholas County Schools school district, located in SUMMERSVILLE, WV with about 698 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 45 teachers, NICHOLAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

NICHOLAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, located in Summersville, West Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the county. Known as the home of the "Grizzlies," the school plays a central role in the local community, fostering both academic growth and a strong sense of school spirit. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations. As the flagship high school for Nicholas County, it acts as a hub for local events and community engagement, striving to maintain an environment that supports student achievement, extracurricular involvement, and the development of responsible citizens within the Summersville area.

For more information, contact NICHOLAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL at (304) 872-2141 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

30 GRIZZLY RD
SUMMERSVILLE, WV 26651-9736
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NICHOLAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in SUMMERSVILLE, WV with about 698 enrolled students. See other public high schools in West Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
698
Teachers:
45
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
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 698 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NICHOLAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.

White
98.4%
Hispanic/Latino
0.6%
Black or African American
0.4%
Asian
0.3%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

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.