ROBERT C BYRD HIGH SCHOOL

765 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Robert C. Byrd High School, located in Clarksburg, West Virginia, serves as a prominent educational institution in Harrison County. Named in honor of the long-serving U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd, the school is known for its "Eagle" mascot and its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic and extracurricular experience for its diverse student body. The facility is situated at 1 Eagle Way, functioning as a central hub for secondary education in the area and striving to prepare students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Robert C. Byrd High School places a significant emphasis on fostering community spirit and student involvement through a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations. The school aims to cultivate a supportive environment that encourages personal growth, academic excellence, and leadership development. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with active participation in school life, the institution plays a vital role in shaping the character and future opportunities of its students within the Clarksburg community.

765

Total Students

50.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROBERT C BYRD HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	684
Hispanic	15
Black	29
Asian	1
Two or More	36

White
684 (89.4 %)
Two or More
36 (4.7 %)
Black
29 (3.8 %)
Hispanic
15 (2.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(304)326-7200
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	765
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
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 9 251

Grade 10 181

Grade 11 185

Grade 12 148