PRINCETON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

983 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Princeton Senior High School, located at 1321 Stafford Drive in Princeton, West Virginia, serves as a primary educational anchor for students in Mercer County. As the home of the "Tigers," the school is a central part of the local community, offering a comprehensive high school experience that focuses on preparing students for post-secondary education, vocational training, and the workforce. The campus serves as a hub for academic, athletic, and extracurricular engagement, fostering a sense of school spirit and local identity among its student body.

Academically, the school provides a traditional curriculum supplemented by various elective courses, advanced placement opportunities, and career-technical pathways designed to meet the diverse needs of its students. Beyond the classroom, Princeton Senior High is well-regarded for its active participation in West Virginia secondary athletics and a variety of clubs and organizations. By balancing rigorous coursework with vibrant student activities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute to the Princeton community and beyond.

983

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PRINCETON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	834
Hispanic	14
Black	59
Asian	8
Two or More	66
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
834 (84.8 %)
Two or More
66 (6.7 %)
Black
59 (6.0 %)
Hispanic
14 (1.4 %)
Asian
8 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(304)425-8101
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	983
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
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 9 315

Grade 10 269

Grade 11 204

Grade 12 195