BUCKHANNON UPSHUR HIGH SCHOOL
BUCKHANNON UPSHUR HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Upshur County Schools school district, located in BUCKHANNON, WV with about 1,066 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 71 teachers, BUCKHANNON UPSHUR 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.
Buckhannon-Upshur High School, located in Buckhannon, West Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for Upshur County. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. Beyond core subjects, the school is known for its commitment to student development through a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including robust athletic programs, fine arts, and various career and technical education (CTE) opportunities that reflect the needs and interests of the local region.
The school operates with a focus on fostering a supportive environment that encourages student engagement and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic achievement and character development, Buckhannon-Upshur High School strives to equip its student body with the necessary skills to become productive citizens. With its central location on B-U Drive, the campus serves as a focal point for community events, maintaining deep ties with the surrounding Buckhannon area and upholding a long-standing tradition of academic and athletic pride.
For more information, contact BUCKHANNON UPSHUR HIGH SCHOOL at (304) 472-3720 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BUCKHANNON, WV 26201
(304) 472-3720
BUCKHANNON UPSHUR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in BUCKHANNON, WV with about 1,066 enrolled students. See other public high schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Upshur County Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,066
- Teachers:
- 71.25
- 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 1,066 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BUCKHANNON UPSHUR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 97.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.