At a glance
Reported students
618
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
West Virginia high enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 114 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
269
Bluefield High School: 618 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
17.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. 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
- 629
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.5:1
What the reported data says about Bluefield High School
Bluefield High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Bluefield. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Mercer County Schools. NCES reports 618 students for 2024–25.
Among 114 high schools in West Virginia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 573 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.7:1, above the West Virginia median of 14.7:1 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 (62.9%) and Black (25.9%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bluefield High School
- 1How do the reported 17.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 35 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.9%
- Hispanic1.8%
- Black25.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.4%
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
Students enrolled
9 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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.
Other schools in Mercer County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pikeview High School
High · Grades 09–12
629 reported students
Princeton Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
925 reported students
Montcalm High School
High · Grades 07–12
269 reported students
Mercer County Technical Education Center
High · Grades 09–12
Enrollment not reported
Glenwood School (K-8)
Elementary · Grades KG–08
614 reported students
Pikeview Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
502 reported students
Public schools near Bluefield 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.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefield Primary School Elementary · Mercer County Schools | PK–02 | 349 | 0.2 mi |
| Graham High High · Tazewell County Public Schools | 09–12 | 489 | 3 mi |
| Bland County High High · Bland County Public Schools | 06–12 | 517 | 6 mi |
| Montcalm High School High · Mercer County Schools | 07–12 | 269 | 7 mi |
| Mercer County Technical Education Center High · Mercer County Schools | 09–12 | — | 9.9 mi |
| Princeton Senior High School High · Mercer County Schools | 09–12 | 925 | 10 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bluefield High School
What grades does Bluefield High School serve?
Bluefield High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Mercer County Schools.
How many students attend Bluefield High School?
Bluefield High School reported 618 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 114 West Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 629 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bluefield High School?
The calculated ratio is 17.7:1, based on 618 students and 35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The West Virginia median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bluefield High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bluefield High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mercer County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Bluefield High School in?
Bluefield High School is part of Mercer County Schools, based in Princeton, WV, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bluefield High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bluefield Primary School (0.2 mi), Graham High (3 mi), Bland County High (6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.