PRESTON HIGH SCHOOL

PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
400 KNIGHT DRIVE
KINGWOOD, WV 26537
1,178 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Preston High School, located at 400 Knight Drive in Kingwood, West Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for Preston County. As the county’s only public high school, it acts as a central hub for the community, bringing together students from across the region to participate in a comprehensive academic environment. The school is known for its sprawling campus and commitment to providing a wide array of educational opportunities, ranging from core academic disciplines to vocational and technical training designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Preston High School is deeply integrated into the culture of Kingwood through its active athletics, arts programs, and extracurricular clubs. Known as the home of the "Knights," the school maintains a strong emphasis on fostering school spirit and community engagement. By balancing a traditional curriculum with modern extracurricular offerings, the institution plays a critical role in the development of the youth in Preston County, striving to equip them with the skills and experiences necessary to succeed in their post-graduate endeavors.
1,178
Total Students
84.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,147 (97.4 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (1.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (1.1 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.3 %)
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: PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone: (304)329-0400
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,178
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 84.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
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 9 373
Grade 10 309
Grade 11 240
Grade 12 256
Gender Ratio