WILLIAMSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
WILLIAMSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Wood County Schools school district, located in WILLIAMSTOWN, WV with about 616 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, WILLIAMSTOWN 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.
WILLIAMSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL, located at 219 W 5th St in Williamstown, West Virginia, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in the Wood County School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school is well-regarded for fostering a supportive academic environment that balances rigorous college-preparatory coursework with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. It serves as a central hub for the town, emphasizing both scholastic achievement and the development of well-rounded students through its commitment to local traditions and school spirit.
Beyond its academic focus, WILLIAMSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL is perhaps most widely recognized for its robust athletics program and strong community involvement. The school typically maintains a highly competitive presence in West Virginia high school sports, often rallying significant support from students, alumni, and local residents. By blending traditional educational values with active student engagement, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the workforce while maintaining a strong sense of pride and identity within the Williamstown area.
For more information, contact WILLIAMSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL at (304) 375-6151 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WILLIAMSTOWN, WV 26187-1524
(304) 375-6151
WILLIAMSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in WILLIAMSTOWN, WV with about 616 enrolled students. See other public high schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Wood County Schools
- Total Students:
- 616
- Teachers:
- 38
- 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
* 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 616 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLIAMSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 97.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 52.9%
- Male
- 47.1%
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.