BRAXTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
200 JERRY BURTON DRIVE
SUTTON, WV 26601
503 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Braxton County High School, located in Sutton, West Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the surrounding rural community. Situated on Jerry Burton Drive, the school functions as a focal point for local students, offering a standard comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare them for both post-secondary education and the workforce. As the singular high school in the county, it plays a vital role in fostering community spirit and providing a structured environment for academic and social development.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and vocational opportunities, which are essential for student engagement in a smaller, rural setting. Like many schools in the region, Braxton County High School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and local pride, striving to support the diverse needs of its student body while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities inherent in West Virginia's public education system.
503
Total Students
36.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    491 (97.6 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.4 %)
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: BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone: (304)765-7331
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
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 9 154
Grade 10 121
Grade 11 116
Grade 12 112
Gender Ratio