RICHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
16414 WEBSTER RD
CRAIGSVILLE, WV 26205
340 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Richwood High School is located in the small, mountain community of Richwood, West Virginia, and serves as a central hub for the local education system. As a proud member of the Nicholas County School District, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of the area. It is widely recognized for its strong sense of community spirit and its dedication to providing academic and extracurricular opportunities to students in a rural setting, often serving as a focal point for local pride and tradition.

The school is well-known for its resilient identity, having navigated significant environmental and economic challenges in the region over the past several years. Despite these hurdles, Richwood High remains committed to supporting its students through a variety of athletic programs, academic initiatives, and social events. The institution plays a vital role in maintaining the social fabric of the town, serving not only as a place of learning but as a lasting symbol of the community's persistence and commitment to the next generation.
340
Total Students
19.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    334 (98.2 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.6 %)
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: NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone: (304)846-2591
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.4
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 77
Grade 10 86
Grade 11 97
Grade 12 80
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
NICHOLAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
730 Students
30 GRIZZLY RD
SUMMERSVILLE, WV 26651 (8.5 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th