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PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL

207 JEFFERSON AVENUE, PETERSBURG, WV 26847GRANT COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–12Non-Charter
616
Students
Total enrolled
92%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 6% vs nat'l
$15,256
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 6% vs nat'l
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
39/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 23% vs nat'l
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Mid-sized public school
Serves 616 students in grades 07–12 in PETERSBURG, West Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,256 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 39th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL is a large high in PETERSBURG, West Virginia, serving grades 07–12 with 616 students. The district invests $15,256 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL

616
Total Students
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
41
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution310 male · 306 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Student Composition
96%
White96%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 540036000220

Academic Outcomes at PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
90-94
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
92%
State avg
92%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 23th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 26847

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,256Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,256
State avg
$18,656
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,713
Student Support$2,899
Administration$1,831
Operations$2,288
Other$1,526
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,256 spent per student, an estimated $6,758 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
33%
38%
State government
33.4%
Local (property tax)
38.1%
Federal programs
28.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 92% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades07 – 12
Location—
CountyGrant County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGRANT COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Phone: (304)257-1444
NCES ID: 540036000220
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PETERSBURG seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in GRANT COUNTY SCHOOLS
Elem
PETERSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
637 students · PK–06
● 39 opp
Other
UNION EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX
186 students · PK–12
Elem
MAYSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
176 students · PK–06
● 39 opp
District School Rankings
Location
207 JEFFERSON AVENUE, PETERSBURG, WV 26847
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.