MORGANTOWN HIGH SCHOOL

MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS
109 WILSON AVENUE
MORGANTOWN, WV 26501
1,859 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Morgantown High School (MHS), located in Morgantown, West Virginia, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Monongalia County community. As one of the largest high schools in the state, it serves as a central hub for academic, athletic, and extracurricular engagement in the region. The school is known for its long-standing tradition of excellence, often ranking among the top institutions in West Virginia for student achievement and its robust preparation of graduates for higher education.

Beyond its academic curriculum, which includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and elective programs, Morgantown High is deeply integrated into the local culture through its vibrant arts and athletics programs. The school is home to the "Mohigans," and its sports teams maintain a competitive reputation across the state. With its historic campus on Wilson Avenue, MHS remains a cornerstone of the Morgantown area, fostering a diverse student body and providing a comprehensive environment designed to support both personal growth and community involvement.
1,859
Total Students
106.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,471 (79.1 %)
  • Black
    116 (6.2 %)
  • Two or More
    113 (6.1 %)
  • Asian
    94 (5.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    62 (3.3 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
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: MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone: (304)291-9260
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,859
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 106.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.5
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 9 461
Grade 10 452
Grade 11 503
Grade 12 443
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL
MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS
1,362 Students
131 BAKER`S RIDGE ROAD
MORGANTOWN, WV 26508 (4.6 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th