CLAY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

CLAY COUNTY SCHOOLS
1 PANTHER DRIVE
CLAY, WV 25043
533 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Clay County High School, located at 1 Panther Drive in Clay, West Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Clay County School District. As the home of the "Panthers," the school functions as a central hub for the local community, providing academic instruction, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs for students in grades 9 through 12. Its remote location in the heart of West Virginia’s mountainous terrain reflects the school’s commitment to fostering a close-knit learning environment that balances traditional state curriculum standards with the unique cultural needs of its rural student population.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Clay County High School emphasizes the development of student character and community pride through its various sports teams, clubs, and vocational opportunities. The school plays a vital role in the region's social landscape, acting as a gathering point for local events and fostering school spirit among residents. By prioritizing both educational advancement and community engagement, the institution strives to prepare its graduates for success in higher education or the workforce while maintaining strong ties to the heritage of Clay County.
533
Total Students
35.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    528 (99.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
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: CLAY COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone: (304)587-4226
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 533
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
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 9 122
Grade 10 159
Grade 11 129
Grade 12 123
Gender Ratio