| Definition of Terms |
Braxton County High School |
| School Level |
High school |
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| Grades Offered |
Grades 9 - 12 |
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| County |
Braxton County, WV |
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| Total Students |
780 students |
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| % Male / % Female |
51% /
49% |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
51 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
| Grade 9 - 247 students | | Grade 10 - 191 students | | Grade 11 - 179 students | | Grade 12 - 163 students |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio |
1:15 |
1:15 |
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| Students by Ethnicity |
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| % American Indian |
n/a |
n/a |
| % Asian |
1% |
n/a |
| % Hispanic |
n/a |
n/a |
| % Black |
n/a |
3% |
| % White |
99% |
75% |
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| Additional Student Information |
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| % Eligible for Free Lunch |
42% |
31% |
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| % Eligible for Reduced Lunch |
8% |
8% |
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| % Migrant Students Enrolled |
n/a |
n/a |
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| School District Name |
Braxton County School District |
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| Number of Schools Managed |
8 |
12 |
| Number of Students Managed |
2,411 students |
3,788 students |
| District Total Revenue |
$22,310,000 |
$37,567,000 |
| District Expenditure |
$22,217,000 |
$39,320,000 |
| District Revenue / Student |
$9,253 |
$9,917 |
| District Expenditure / Student |
$9,215 |
$10,380 |
| District Graduation Rates |
83% |
79% |
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- Braxton County High School (BCHS) is a high school located in Sutton, West Virginia, United States. However visitors might not realize that its address is officially Sutton, since it is directly off the Flatwoods exit on I-79. The school offers grades 9-12, and serves all of Braxton County.
- School History/Enhancements
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BCHS has undergone many changes in its long history. The school replaced three smaller high schools in the county, Sutton High School, Gassaway High School and Burnsville High School, thereby consolidating both Braxton County's students and its educational resources. The school consisted then of three 'wings' known as A, B, and C. C wing was the academic wing, two stories tall, which hosted classrooms for academic classes such as chemistry, math, and English. B wing was the vocational wing, also two stories, which hosted various vocational classes, such as typing, cooking, building construction, electrical and welding. 'A' wing consisted of administrative offices, cafeteria and the gymnasium, also two stories tall to contain a higher level of bleachers, including a training area behind that second level.
- All of these wings were connected by a ground floor central area that included the main offices, cafeteria, library, and band room. In the summer of 1991, a wooden-covered bridge was built that connected the second floors of B and C wing to help students transition from classes more quickly. In the 90's, the open area where the bridge had previously been built was enclosed to create more classrooms and to fully connect B and C wings.
- In the summer of 2006, the entire front area of the school was expanded to accommodate Fairmont State University, filling in the previously open walkway to the school entrance and closing the gap between the B wing, and the gymnasium. A ribbon cutting ceremony for these changes was held on August 15, 2006. Students of junior level and adults are able now able to enroll in college classes at Braxton County High School through Fairmont State University, and Glenville State College.
- School Grounds
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The school grounds include a large parking lot and large amounts of open hillside on three sides as it sits on top of a hill. Jerry Burton Drive, named after a much-loved coach who died from leukemia in the 1980s, runs along the edge of the hill, circling the school. In 2006, a second parking lot was created in the lot below the high school.
- There is a football field with various athletic buildings nearby. Also in 1991 a new Braxton County Middle School was built on the other side of the parking lot, placing both these schools within walking distance of each other. This new middle school, located on Carter Braxton Drive, also replaced the same three middle schools, (Burnsville, Gassaway and Sutton) therefore making only one consolidated high school and one consolidated middle school in the county.
- In the late 90's a walkway was built going down the hill from the high school towards the main road. This area accommodates underclassman parking, affectionately known as the "bottom parking lot." Traditionally seniors were the only students who were permitted parking on the upper level. The walkway allows students easy access to a variety of fast food restaurants in the area.
- Beginning drivers often use the school's driver's education vehicles and in the school's parking lot. There are often two orange barrels left on one edge of the parking lot for parallel parking practice.
- Statistics
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As of the 2006-2007 school year : (although these statistics are very typical and have not varied much)
- 737 students are in attendance9th and 10th grades have class sizes around 20011th and 12th grades have class sizes around 150 to 180This is due to having an approximately 26% dropout rate when students turn 16.The students are 99% Caucasian.The student-teacher ratio is 14.3:1Up to 45% of students are from low-income homes, and eligible for Free or Reduced lunches.
- Mascot and colors
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The school's mascot is the Eagle and the school colors are green and gold (Although traditionally the gold is always displayed as a dark yellow).
- Interesting Facts
- The Eagles marching band, which is currently under the direction of Ben Fodor, is one of the best in the state.
- Braxton County is ranked an AA team in sports, and participates in Golf, Football, Basketball, Women's Basketball, Baseball, Women's Softball, Track, Wrestling, and Women's Volleyball! The high school previously had a successful Cross Country team (in 2003 it was ranked 3rd in the state at the "AA" level) but it was disbanded due to lack of interest.
- BCHS now offers a special 'GPA Ranking System' for advanced/honors/AP classes. Therefore it often has multiple people tying for valedictorian and salutatorian. For example in the 1992 graduating class, there were 6 valedictorians with straight A averages, and 2 salutatorians who had both received straight A's with one B.
- See also
- List of high schools in West Virginia
- Education in West Virginia
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- External links
- Official site
- School Overview
- School Report
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| About This Zip Code (26601) |
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| Population (Approximate) |
5,329 people |
1,574,002 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree |
13% |
14% |
| Population Average Age |
39 years old
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38 years old |
| Average Household size |
2.4 persons
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2.2 persons |
| Median Household Income |
$23,867
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$30,450 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household |
5.1 rooms |
5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure |
37 years old |
44 years old |
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76% / 24% |
70% / 30% |
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