POCAHONTAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
POCAHONTAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Pocahontas County Schools school district, located in DUNMORE, WV with about 299 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 28 teachers, POCAHONTAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
POCAHONTAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, located in Dunmore, West Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the expansive and rural Pocahontas County. Situated in a region defined by its natural beauty and mountainous terrain, the school functions as a central hub for the local community. It provides a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce, while maintaining a strong commitment to the specific needs of students living in a remote, small-town environment.
Beyond the classroom, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture through its identity as the "Warriors." It places a significant emphasis on extracurricular engagement, offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations that foster school spirit and community involvement. As a focal point for the residents of Dunmore and the surrounding areas, POCAHONTAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL plays a vital role in shaping the social and educational development of the county's youth, striving to balance traditional values with modern learning opportunities.
For more information, contact POCAHONTAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL at (304) 799-6565 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DUNMORE, WV 24934
(304) 799-6565
POCAHONTAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in DUNMORE, WV with about 299 enrolled students. See other public high schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Pocahontas County Schools
- Total Students:
- 299
- Teachers:
- 28.1
- 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 299 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POCAHONTAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 99% of the student body.
- White
- 99.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.7%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
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.