What grades does Preston High School serve?

Preston High School operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Kingwood area.

Where is Preston High School located?

Preston High School is a rural school in Kingwood, WV.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Preston High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Preston High School is 14:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Kingwood, WV?

Schools in Kingwood include Preston High School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Kingwood area.

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Preston High School — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Kingwood, West Virginia|PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Kingwood, WV 26537

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Mon

Preston County BOE MeetingEventDistrict-wide

Sep

Wed

2 Hour Early Dismissal for Students (Data Meetings for Staff)half_dayDistrict-wide

Sep

Thu

2 Hour Early Dismissal (Buckwheat Festival)half_dayDistrict-wide

Sep

Fri

No School - Buckwheat Festival (BOE Offices Closed)EventDistrict-wide

Sep

Mon

Preston County BOE MeetingEventDistrict-wide

Sep

Mon

No School for Students (Professional Day)Staff DayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,120

Student:Teacher

14:1

Locale

Rural

District

PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Phone

(304)329-0400

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

32%

25th percentile in WV

Math Proficiency

10%

3th percentile in WV

Graduation Rate

85%

Chronic Absenteeism

30.9%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

13 courses offered

58 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

3 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

117 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

278 test takers

Athletics

15 sports, 23 teams

277 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.4:1

Near average in WV

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,203

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

82% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,793

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,321

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,195

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 16%State 52%Local 32%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

20.8%

Below 150% poverty line

7.1%

Unemployment rate

7.8%

Uninsured residents

13.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

753

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

721

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

64%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

264 (37%)

Speech/Language Impairment

148 (21%)

Intellectual Disability

99 (14%)

Other Health Impairment

92 (13%)

Autism

52 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

10 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,056

Current enrollment

Declining(-12% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Sep 14, 2026

Preston County BOE Meeting

Event

Wed, Sep 16, 2026

2 Hour Early Dismissal for Students (Data Meetings for Staff)

half_day

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

2 Hour Early Dismissal (Buckwheat Festival)

half_day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS. Preston High School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School - Labor Day (BOE Offices Closed)District-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	Preston County BOE MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	2 Hour Early Dismissal for Students (Data Meetings for Staff)District-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	2 Hour Early Dismissal (Buckwheat Festival)District-wide	half_day	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	No School - Buckwheat Festival (BOE Offices Closed)District-wide	Event	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	Preston County BOE MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	No School for Students (Professional Day)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Preston County BOE MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	No School for Students (Professional Day)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Preston County BOE MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day - No School (BOE Offices Closed)District-wide	Event	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	Preston County BOE MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	No School - Veterans Day (BOE Offices Closed)District-wide	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	No School - Thanksgiving Break (BOE Offices Closed 26th-27th)District-wide	Break	—
Mon, Nov 30, 2026	Preston County BOE MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Dec 9, 2026	2 Hour Early Dismissal for Students (Data Meetings for Staff)District-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 14, 2026	Preston County BOE MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	2 Hour Early Dismissal (Holiday Break)District-wide	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	No School - Holiday Break (BOE Closed 24th, 25th, 31st, 1st)District-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	All Students and Staff Return to SchoolDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Legislative Work Session (Tentative)District-wide	Event	—
Mon, Jan 11, 2027	Preston County BOE MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	No School for Students (Professional Day)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (BOE Offices Closed)District-wide	Event	—
Mon, Jan 25, 2027	Preston County BOE MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Feb 8, 2027	Preston County BOE MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No School for Students (Professional Day)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 22, 2027	Preston County BOE MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Mar 3, 2027	2 Hour Early Dismissal for Students (Data Meetings for Staff)District-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Preston County BOE MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Preston County BOE MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	No School - Spring Break (BOE Offices Closed 26th, 29th)District-wide	Break	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	Students and Staff Return to SchoolDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	Preston County BOE MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	No School for Students (Professional Day)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Apr 20, 2027	Statutory Levy Rate MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Apr 26, 2027	Preston County BOE MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	2 Hour Early Dismissal for Students (Data Meetings for Staff)District-wide	half_day	—
Mon, May 10, 2027	Preston County BOE MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, May 10, 2027	State Testing (Grades 3-8)District-wide	exam	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	Preston County BOE MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	PHS GraduationDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	No School - Memorial Day (BOE Offices Closed)District-wide	Holiday	—
Tue, Jun 1, 2027	Possible Last Day for Students (Subject to Change Due to Inclement Weather Days)District-wide	Event	—
Wed, Jun 2, 2027	200 Day Employees (Staff Work Days)District-wide	Event	—
Mon, Jun 14, 2027	Preston County BOE MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Jun 28, 2027	Preston County BOE MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—