Oak Hill High

Oak Hill High is a senior high of large scale in Oak Hill, West Virginia, overseen by Fayette County Schools, educateing 1,057 students in grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 640 students per school, that is 65% bigger than typical.

Across the 10 schools in Fayette County Schools (5,294 students total), Oak Hill High accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Oak Hill High shows that nearly all students (90%) are White; the rest is composed of 6% Black, 2% multiracial. Compared to Fayette County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

On the resource side, Staff filings list 67 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 15.9:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 13.8:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Fayette County put median household earnings sit near $53,194, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Fayette County's 13 public schools (combined enrollment of about 5,694 students), Oak Hill High is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Oak Hill Middle School, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 4 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a commuter-belt area.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Oak Hill High has rose 29%, going from 822 students in 2018 to 1,057 in 2025. The White share of enrollment increased from 86% to 90% over that span. Class-load math has rose: from 14.4:1 in 2018 to 15.9:1 in 2025.

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