ELKINS HIGH SCHOOL
ELKINS HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Randolph County Schools school district, located in ELKINS, WV with about 823 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 47 teachers, ELKINS 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.
ELKINS HIGH SCHOOL, located on Kennedy Drive in Elkins, West Virginia, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Randolph County School District. As a central hub for the community’s youth, the school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation through a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with diverse extracurricular opportunities. The school is well-known for its strong school spirit, particularly in its athletic programs, which play a significant role in fostering community engagement and student pride throughout the region.
Beyond academics and sports, ELKINS HIGH SCHOOL emphasizes the personal and social development of its student body. The school provides a variety of clubs, vocational programs, and arts initiatives designed to cater to a wide range of student interests and career aspirations. By maintaining a focus on both educational excellence and a supportive campus culture, ELKINS HIGH SCHOOL strives to equip its students with the skills, values, and experiences necessary to succeed in a competitive workforce or higher education environment.
For more information, contact ELKINS HIGH SCHOOL at (304) 636-9170 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ELKINS, WV 26241-9547
(304) 636-9170
ELKINS HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in ELKINS, WV with about 823 enrolled students. See other public high schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Randolph County Schools
- Total Students:
- 823
- Teachers:
- 47
- 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 823 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ELKINS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 95.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
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.