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RITCHIE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

201 RITCHIE CO SCHOOL RD STE 1, ELLENBORO, WV 26346RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
387
Students
Total enrolled
92%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 6% vs nat'l
$17,693
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 23% vs nat'l
12.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 19% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 15% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 387 students in grades 09–12 in ELLENBORO, West Virginia.
23% above average funding
District spends $17,693 per pupil, 23% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

RITCHIE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a mid-sized high in ELLENBORO, West Virginia, serving grades 09–12 with 387 students. The district invests $17,693 per student — 23% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. The school's 92% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at RITCHIE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

387
Total Students
12.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
31
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution204 male · 183 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Student Composition
98%
Asian1%
White98%
Hispanic / Latino1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 540129001021

Academic Outcomes at RITCHIE COUNTY 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
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 44th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 26346

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,693Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,693
State avg
$18,656
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,785
Student Support$3,362
Administration$2,123
Operations$2,654
Other$1,769
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,693 spent per student, an estimated $7,838 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
25%
60%
State government
24.5%
Local (property tax)
59.9%
Federal programs
15.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 92% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Above-average funding — $17,693/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • 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
HARRISVILLE ELEMENTARYCREED COLLINS ELEMENTARYSMITHVILLE ELEMENTARY
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Middle
RITCHIE COUNTY MIDDLE
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyRitchie County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictRITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Phone: (304)869-3526
NCES ID: 540129001021
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in ELLENBORO seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOLS
Mid
RITCHIE COUNTY MIDDLE
330 students · 05–08
● 43 opp
Elem
HARRISVILLE ELEMENTARY
219 students · PK–04
● 42 opp
Elem
CREED COLLINS ELEMENTARY
214 students · PK–04
● 43 opp
Elem
SMITHVILLE ELEMENTARY
93 students · PK–04
● 42 opp
District School Rankings
Location
201 RITCHIE CO SCHOOL RD STE 1, ELLENBORO, WV 26346
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.