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MOUNT VIEW HIGH SCHOOL

950 MOUNT VIEW ROAD, WELCH, WV 24801MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–12Non-Charter
560
Students
Total enrolled
87%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$16,195
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 13% vs nat'l
16.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 11% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 560 students in grades 06–12 in WELCH, West Virginia.
13% above average funding
District spends $16,195 per pupil, 13% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

MOUNT VIEW HIGH SCHOOL is a large high in WELCH, West Virginia, serving grades 06–12 with 560 students. The district invests $16,195 per student — 13% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm.

Student Body & Demographics at MOUNT VIEW HIGH SCHOOL

560
Total Students
16.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
35
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution307 male · 253 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Student Composition
76%
16%
White76%
Hispanic / Latino1%
Black16%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 540081001246

Academic Outcomes at MOUNT VIEW HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
85-89
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
87%
State avg
92%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 54th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 24801

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,195Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,195
State avg
$18,656
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,126
Student Support$3,077
Administration$1,943
Operations$2,429
Other$1,619
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,195 spent per student, an estimated $7,174 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
39%
28%
State government
38.8%
Local (property tax)
27.9%
Federal programs
33.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 87% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • 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.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
SOUTHSIDE K-8BRADSHAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLIAEGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWELCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+2 more
↓
Middle
SANDY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
RIVER VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location—
CountyMcDowell County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Phone: (304)436-2939
NCES ID: 540081001246
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in WELCH seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
High
RIVER VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
408 students · 09–12
● 49 opp
Elem
SOUTHSIDE K-8
314 students · PK–08
● 38 opp
Elem
BRADSHAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
272 students · PK–05
● 49 opp
Mid
SANDY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
239 students · 06–08
● 38 opp
Elem
IAEGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
229 students · PK–05
● 35 opp
Elem
WELCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
220 students · PK–05
● 44 opp
Elem
KIMBALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
159 students · PK–05
● 35 opp
Elem
FALL RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
136 students · PK–05
● 35 opp
District School Rankings
Location
950 MOUNT VIEW ROAD, WELCH, WV 24801
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.