PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL

GRANT COUNTY SCHOOLS
207 JEFFERSON AVENUE
PETERSBURG, WV 26847
616 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Petersburg High School, located at 207 Jefferson Avenue in Petersburg, West Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for students in Grant County. As a public secondary institution, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth, preparing its students for success in both higher education and the workforce. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, often serving as a focal point for regional school spirit and extracurricular engagement.

The institution offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while providing students with opportunities to explore various interests through athletics, vocational programs, and extracurricular clubs. By focusing on cultivating a supportive atmosphere, Petersburg High School aims to equip its student body with the critical thinking skills, character, and community values necessary to thrive as responsible citizens in West Virginia and beyond.
616
Total Students
40.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    589 (95.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (2.8 %)
  • Black
    6 (1.0 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: GRANT COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone: (304)257-1444
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 616
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
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 7 106
Grade 8 114
Grade 9 106
Grade 10 95
Grade 11 105
Grade 12 90
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
MOOREFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS
499 Students
401 NORTH MAIN STREET
MOOREFIELD, WV 26836 (9.6 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th