RIVER VIEW HIGH SCHOOL

MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
512 MOUNTAINEER HIGHWAY
BRADSHAW, WV 24817
408 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
River View High School, located in Bradshaw, West Virginia, serves as a central educational institution for students in McDowell County. Operating under the umbrella of the West Virginia Department of Education, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, providing a comprehensive academic environment designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. As a "Mountaineer" institution, it reflects the values and spirit typical of rural Appalachian schools, focusing on fostering both academic achievement and civic responsibility among its student body.

The school utilizes resources provided by the state to support a diverse curriculum that addresses the unique needs of its rural population. By maintaining a connection with the broader West Virginia educational system, River View High School works to ensure that its students have access to state-aligned standards, extracurricular opportunities, and vocational pathways. It serves not only as a place of learning but also as a vital hub for community events and student development in the Bradshaw area.
408
Total Students
22.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    403 (98.8 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.0 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone: (304)967-7480
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 408
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 118
Grade 10 137
Grade 11 74
Grade 12 79
Gender Ratio