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United High School

Grades KG–12 · Combined / other · Clarksburg, WV · NCES 540051001544

Alternative School

At a glance

Reported students

148

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

2

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

74:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

West Virginia other enrollment

74th percentile

Compared with 23 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

365

United High School: 148 reported students.

State peer staffing position

99th percentile

74:1 reported; state peer median 9.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
90
Teachers (FTE)
11.5
Student–teacher ratio
7.8:1

What the reported data says about United High School

United High School is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Clarksburg. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Harrison County Schools. NCES reports 148 students for 2024–25.

Among 23 combined / other schools in West Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 51 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 74:1, above the West Virginia median of 9.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89.9%) and multiracial (5.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 25.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking United High School

  1. 1How do the reported 74:1 student–teacher ratio and 2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities
25.6%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
0.1
Psychologists (FTE)
0.12
Social workers (FTE)
2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White89.9%
  • Hispanic2%
  • Black2.7%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial5.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near United High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Evolution High School

Other · Harrison County Schools

KG–1253under 0.1 mi
Evolution Middle School

Other · Harrison County Schools

KG–126under 0.1 mi
Liberty Middle School

Middle · Harrison County Schools

06–08—1.2 mi
Clarksburg Classical Academy

Elementary · Charter · Clarksburg Classical Academy

PK–06562 mi
United Technical Center

High · Harrison County Schools

09–12—2.5 mi
Victory Elementary School

Elementary · Harrison County Schools

PK–053202.5 mi
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Frequently asked questions about United High School

What grades does United High School serve?

United High School reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Harrison County Schools.

How many students attend United High School?

United High School reported 148 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 23 West Virginia combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 90 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at United High School?

The calculated ratio is 74:1, based on 148 students and 2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The West Virginia median for the same school level is 9.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is United High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

United High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Harrison County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is United High School in?

United High School is part of Harrison County Schools, based in Clarksburg, WV, which operates 23 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near United High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Evolution High School (under 0.1 mi), Evolution Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Liberty Middle School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.