UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL

131 BAKER`S RIDGE ROAD
MORGANTOWN, WV 26508

1,362 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

University High School, located on Baker’s Ridge Road in Morgantown, West Virginia, is a prominent public secondary institution serving the Monongalia County School District. As one of the two major high schools in the Morgantown area, it is recognized for offering a comprehensive academic curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary education and career paths. The school fosters a diverse learning environment and is well-regarded for its commitment to both rigorous coursework and the personal development of its student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, University High School is deeply integrated into the Morgantown community through its robust extracurricular programs. The school maintains a strong tradition in athletics, the arts, and various student-led clubs, which help to cultivate school spirit and provide students with opportunities for leadership and collaborative growth. By balancing a focus on student achievement with a variety of enrichment activities, the school serves as a central hub for educational and social development in the region.

1,362

Total Students

83.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,192
Hispanic	49
Black	34
Asian	14
Two or More	68
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,192 (87.5 %)
Two or More
68 (5.0 %)
Hispanic
49 (3.6 %)
Black
34 (2.5 %)
Asian
14 (1.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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)291-9270
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
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 9 353

Grade 10 357

Grade 11 334

Grade 12 318