| Hampshire High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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157 Trojan Way , 26757 | |
| Coordinates | 39°19′33″N 78°41′57″W / 39.32583°N 78.69917°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Founded | 1964 |
| School board | Hampshire County Schools |
| Principal | Mike Dufrene |
| Staff | 61.83 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 880 (2018-19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14.23[1] |
| Language | English |
| Color(s) | Green and White |
| Mascot | Trojan |
Hampshire High School is a public school in Romney, West Virginia that serves grades 9 through 12 and is a part of Hampshire County Schools under the auspices of the Hampshire County Board of Education. It is the only high school in Hampshire County. Hampshire High School is located on Trojan Way (West Virginia Secondary Route 50/47) off of the Northwestern Turnpike (U.S. Route 50) near Romney. The school currently has approximately 1,200 students enrolled, with that number continuing to grow as Hampshire County is listed among the fastest growing school systems in the state. It also employs approximately 120 faculty members. Hampshire High School's current principal is Mike Dufrene.
Background
HHS is a product of a consolidation of Capon Bridge High School and Romney High School in the Fall of 1964. The site selected for the high school's campus was a knoll on South Branch Mountain along the Northwestern Turnpike (U.S. Route 50) east of Romney. Originally serving 10th through 12th grades, Hampshire High School underwent an expansion in 1998 and began serving 9th graders in the Fall of 1999.
Mascot and colors
Hampshire High School's colors are green and white with the occasional addition of black and/or gold. Its mascot is the Trojan.
Sports
Hampshire High School currently has the following athletic programs: football, soccer, tennis, cross country, track and field, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, wrestling, cheerleading, swimming, and tennis.
Its athletic complex consists of the Paul Clovis Trail (cross country), Rannells Field (football), a football practice field, Soldier Field (soccer field), discus field, baseball field, softball field, basketball/volleyball court, tennis court, and the uncompleted Sports Complex.
Notable alumni
- Jerry Mezzatesta, long-serving West Virginia House of Delegates member for the 50th District, former teacher at Hampshire High School
- Sam Pancake, actor, mother Robin Pancake is a former art teacher at Hampshire High School
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Hampshire Senior High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved October 5, 2020.