GILMER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

GILMER COUNTY SCHOOLS
300 PINE STREET
GLENVILLE, WV 26351
449 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Gilmer County High School, located at 300 Pine Street in Glenville, West Virginia, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the students of Gilmer County. As a key component of the local public school system, the school is situated in a rural, close-knit community, reflecting the values and characteristics of the surrounding Appalachian region. The facility provides a centralized hub for academic instruction, extracurricular activities, and community engagement for the county’s youth.

Academically, the school focuses on preparing students for life after graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. Like many high schools in the state, Gilmer County High offers a core curriculum supplemented by various elective courses, career-technical programs, and athletic opportunities. By maintaining a smaller student body, the school is often able to foster a supportive environment where teachers and staff can provide more personalized attention, helping to cultivate the academic and personal growth of its students within the heart of Glenville.
449
Total Students
35.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    437 (97.3 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (0.9 %)
  • Black
    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: GILMER COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone: (304)462-7960
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 449
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
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 6 69
Grade 7 75
Grade 8 51
Grade 9 69
Grade 10 64
Grade 11 62
Grade 12 59
Gender Ratio