Ravenswood High School (West Virginia)
Public secondary school in Ravenswood, West Virginia, United States
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Ravenswood High School is a public school in Ravenswood, West Virginia. It serves students in grades 9 through 12 and is operated by the Jackson County School District.
Coordinates38.952044°N 81.760812°W
TypePublic secondary
School district
Jackson County Schools (West Virginia)NCES School ID
491-080| Ravenswood High School | |
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| Location | |
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100 Plaza Drive , 26164 United States | |
| Coordinates | 38.952044°N 81.760812°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary |
School district | Jackson County Schools (West Virginia) |
NCES School ID | 491-080 |
Principal | William Heis |
Teaching staff | 27.60 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9 – 12 |
| Enrollment | 397 (2024–2025)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 14.38[1] |
| Colors | Red and black |
Athletics conference | Little Kanawha Conference |
| Mascot | Red Devil |
| Team name | Red Devils |
| Newspaper | Ravenswood High School Informer |
| Website | rhs |
Academics
Ravenswood offers Advanced Placement courses.[2]
Athletics
Ravenswood athletic teams are nicknamed the Red Devils and compete in the Little Kanawha Conference.[3]
| Sport | Year(s) |
|---|---|
| Baseball[4] | 1999 |
| Basketball (boys)[5] | 2006, 2009 |
| Basketball (girls)[6] | 1982 |
| Cross country (boys)[7] | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Cross country (girls)[7] | 1990, 1992 |
| Football[8] | 1957, 1959, 1972, 1976 |
| Golf[9] | 2007, 2017 |
| Track and field (girls)[10] | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993 |
Performing arts
RHS has a competitive show choir, "Rave Revue".[11] The group won a West Virginia state championship in 2018 amidst a slew of contest wins.[12]
Incidents
In November 2023, Brent Jones, a chemistry teacher who taught at RHS, was arrested on charges of sexual conduct on a student.[13] The school did not offer a statement.
Notable alumni
- Paul Fletcher, professional baseball player[14]
