NICHOLAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
30 GRIZZLY RD
SUMMERSVILLE, WV 26651
730 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Nicholas County High School, located in Summersville, West Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the county. Known as the home of the "Grizzlies," the school plays a central role in the local community, fostering both academic growth and a strong sense of school spirit. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations. As the flagship high school for Nicholas County, it acts as a hub for local events and community engagement, striving to maintain an environment that supports student achievement, extracurricular involvement, and the development of responsible citizens within the Summersville area.
730
Total Students
42.2
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    712 (97.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (1.2 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.5 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (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: NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone: (304)872-2141
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 730
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.3
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 9 200
Grade 10 201
Grade 11 180
Grade 12 149
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
RICHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
340 Students
16414 WEBSTER RD
CRAIGSVILLE, WV 26205 (8.5 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th