Nicholas County High School

High Supplemental Virtual Summersville, WV Grades 09–12 Rural: Distant N SchoolScore™ A (81.1)
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Nicholas County High School
Summersville, WV 26651
High Supplemental Virtual Grades 09–12 SchoolScore™ A (81.1)
708
Students
41.3
Teachers
17.2:1
Student:Teacher
(304)872-2141
Phone
http://boe.nich.k12.wv.us/o/NCHS
Website

Nicholas County High School is a public school administered by the Nicholas County Schools district in Summersville, WEST VIRGINIA, providing education at the High level for students in grades 09–12.

Key statistics: 708 students enrolled; a 17.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs West Virginia High School Average
Enrollment
708.0
State avg: 649.0
▲ 9% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.16:1
State avg: 13.8:1
▲ 25% worse
School Details
School Name
Nicholas County High School
NCESSCH ID
540102000843
State School ID
WV-6200000-62501
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
30 Grizzley Ln
City
Summersville
State
West Virginia
ZIP Code
26651
County
Nicholas County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
5401
State Leg. Upper
54010
State Leg. Lower
54049
Latitude
38.32162
Longitude
-80.83157
Grades Offered
9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
708
Total Students
👩‍🏫
41.3
Teachers FTE
📐
17.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
41.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)41.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 317 44.8%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Nicholas County Schools
LEAID
5401020
State LEA ID
WV-6200000
Phone
(304)872-3611
Website
http://boe.nich.k12.wv.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Summersville
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$63,274K
Federal Revenue
$20,963K
State Revenue
$28,963K
Local Revenue
$13,348K
Total Expenditure
$53,452K
Instruction Exp.
$29,295K
Support Services
$16,051K
Other Current Exp.
$3,612K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Nicholas County High School

1
Summersville Middle School
Summersville · Middle
0.1 mi
2
Glade Creek Elementary School
Summersville · Elementary
1.7 mi
3
Summersville Elementary School
Summersville · Elementary
3.3 mi
4
Zela Elementary School
Summersville · Elementary
6.9 mi
5
Mt. Nebo Elementary School
Mount Nebo · Elementary
7.9 mi
6
Richwood Middle School
Craigsville · Middle
8.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Nicholas County High School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Nicholas County High School?
708 students are enrolled at Nicholas County High School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Nicholas County High School have?
Nicholas County High School has 41.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1.
What grades does Nicholas County High School serve?
Nicholas County High School serves grades 09 through 12.
Is Nicholas County High School a charter school?
Nicholas County High School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Nicholas County High School located in?
Nicholas County High School is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does Nicholas County High School belong to?
Nicholas County High School is part of the Nicholas County Schools school district.
How much does Nicholas County Schools spend per student?
The Nicholas County Schools district spends approximately $75,497,175 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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