PARKERSBURG SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL

1,454 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Parkersburg South High School, located on Blizzard Drive in Parkersburg, West Virginia, is a prominent secondary educational institution serving the Wood County School District. As one of the two major high schools in the city, "South" is well-known for its comprehensive academic curriculum and a long-standing tradition of community involvement. The school offers a variety of programs, including advanced placement courses, career and technical education, and extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply defined by its spirited culture and athletic legacy, often competing under the "Patriots" mascot. The campus serves as a central hub for student life in the region, fostering a strong sense of school pride among its diverse student body. With a focus on both scholastic achievement and character development, Parkersburg South remains a focal point of the Parkersburg community, committed to supporting the growth and success of its students through various faculty-led initiatives and student organizations.

1,454

Total Students

88.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PARKERSBURG SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,365
Hispanic	21
Black	19
Asian	8
Two or More	40
American Indian	1

White
1,365 (93.9 %)
Two or More
40 (2.8 %)
Hispanic
21 (1.4 %)
Black
19 (1.3 %)
Asian
8 (0.6 %)
American Indian
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:	WOOD COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(304)420-9610
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
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 9 382

Grade 10 370

Grade 11 332

Grade 12 370