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Frankfort High School

Grades 09–12 · High · Ridgeley, WV · NCES 540087000717

At a glance

Reported students

488

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

32.55

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

West Virginia high enrollment

39th percentile

Compared with 114 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

487

Frankfort High School: 488 reported students.

State peer staffing position

57th percentile

15:1 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
477
Teachers (FTE)
36.25
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1

What the reported data says about Frankfort High School

Frankfort High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Ridgeley. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Mineral County Schools. NCES reports 488 students for 2024–25.

Among 114 high schools in West Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 573 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, close to 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 (96.7%) and multiracial (1.6%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.5%. 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 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Frankfort High School

  1. 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.55 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 2 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

English learners
0.4%
Students with disabilities
14.5%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
2
Nurses (FTE)
0.06
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0.2

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White96.7%
  • Hispanic0.6%
  • Black0.8%
  • Asian0.2%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial1.6%

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

8 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.

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Public schools near Frankfort 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
Frankfort Elementary School

Elementary · Mineral County Schools

PK–047130.3 mi
Frankfort Middle School

Middle · Mineral County Schools

05–084870.5 mi
Center for Career & Technical Education

High · Allegany County Public Schools

11–123003.8 mi
Fort Hill High

High · Allegany County Public Schools

09–126557.3 mi
Allegany High

High · Allegany County Public Schools

09–127197.4 mi
Mountain Ridge High School

High · Allegany County Public Schools

09–127439.2 mi

Frequently asked questions about Frankfort High School

What grades does Frankfort High School serve?

Frankfort High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Mineral County Schools.

How many students attend Frankfort High School?

Frankfort High School reported 488 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 114 West Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 477 students.

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

The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 488 students and 32.55 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 Frankfort High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

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

Which school district is Frankfort High School in?

Frankfort High School is part of Mineral County Schools, based in Keyser, WV, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Frankfort High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Frankfort Elementary School (0.3 mi), Frankfort Middle School (0.5 mi), Center for Career & Technical Education (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.