St. Marys High School

2330 N Pleasants Hwy
Saint Marys, WV 26170

www.pleasantscountyschools.com/o/smhs

309 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

St. Marys High School, located in St. Marys, West Virginia, is a public secondary institution serving students in Pleasants County. As a central hub for the local community, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic achievement and extracurricular engagement. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness, fostering an environment that emphasizes both personal growth and civic responsibility.

Beyond its academic offerings, St. Marys High School is deeply integrated into the culture of the region through its robust athletics and student organization programs. The school prides itself on maintaining a strong sense of community spirit, often serving as a gathering point for local events and sports competitions. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with opportunities for student leadership and team-based activities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates equipped to contribute positively to their community.

309

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for St. Marys High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	299
Hispanic	2
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	4

White
299 (96.8%)
Two or More
4 (1.3%)
Black
3 (1.0%)
Hispanic
2 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Pleasants County Schools
Phone:	(304)684-2421
Website:	http://www.pleasantscountyschools.com/o/smhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
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 78

Grade 10 72

Grade 11 76

Grade 12 83