PARKERSBURG SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL

PARKERSBURG SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Wood County Schools school district, located in PARKERSBURG, WV with about 1,537 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 92 teachers, PARKERSBURG SOUTH 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.

PARKERSBURG SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL, located on Blizzard Drive in Parkersburg, West Virginia, is a prominent secondary educational institution serving the Wood County School District. As one of the two major high schools in the city, "South" is well-known for its comprehensive academic curriculum and a long-standing tradition of community involvement. The school offers a variety of programs, including advanced placement courses, career and technical education, and extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply defined by its spirited culture and athletic legacy, often competing under the "Patriots" mascot. The campus serves as a central hub for student life in the region, fostering a strong sense of school pride among its diverse student body. With a focus on both scholastic achievement and character development, Parkersburg South remains a focal point of the Parkersburg community, committed to supporting the growth and success of its students through various faculty-led initiatives and student organizations.

For more information, contact PARKERSBURG SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL at (304) 420-9610 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1511 BLIZZARD DR
PARKERSBURG, WV 26101-6424
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PARKERSBURG SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in PARKERSBURG, WV with about 1,537 enrolled students. See other public high schools in West Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
1,537
Teachers:
92
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 1,537 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PARKERSBURG SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.

White
95.0%
Two or more races
1.9%
Black or African American
1.6%
Hispanic/Latino
0.7%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

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.