ELKINS HIGH SCHOOL

RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS
100 KENNEDY DRIVE
ELKINS, WV 26241
783 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Elkins High School, located on Kennedy Drive in Elkins, West Virginia, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Randolph County School District. As a central hub for the community’s youth, the school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation through a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with diverse extracurricular opportunities. The school is well-known for its strong school spirit, particularly in its athletic programs, which play a significant role in fostering community engagement and student pride throughout the region.

Beyond academics and sports, Elkins High School emphasizes the personal and social development of its student body. The school provides a variety of clubs, vocational programs, and arts initiatives designed to cater to a wide range of student interests and career aspirations. By maintaining a focus on both educational excellence and a supportive campus culture, Elkins High School strives to equip its students with the skills, values, and experiences necessary to succeed in a competitive workforce or higher education environment.
783
Total Students
44.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    731 (93.4 %)
  • Black
    25 (3.2 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (1.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    3 (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: RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone: (304)636-9170
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 783
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.6
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 9 223
Grade 10 215
Grade 11 144
Grade 12 201
Gender Ratio