KEYSER HIGH SCHOOL

MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOLS
328 ONE TORNADO WAY
KEYSER, WV 26726
671 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Keyser High School, located at 328 One Tornado Way in Keyser, West Virginia, serves as a central educational institution for the Mineral County School District. As the home of the "Golden Tornadoes," the school fosters a sense of community pride and school spirit that is deeply rooted in local tradition. The facility provides a comprehensive high school experience, offering a range of academic courses, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

The school is known for its commitment to student development and its role as a focal point for the Keyser community. By emphasizing both academic achievement and civic involvement, Keyser High School strives to create a supportive environment where students are encouraged to grow personally and professionally. Through its various clubs, sports teams, and scholastic initiatives, the school works to provide a well-rounded experience that helps its students navigate the transition into adulthood while remaining connected to their local heritage.
671
Total Students
41.4
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    610 (90.9 %)
  • Black
    39 (5.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (1.5 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    4 (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: MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone: (304)788-4230
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 671
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
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 9 182
Grade 10 179
Grade 11 134
Grade 12 176
Gender Ratio