Kanawha County Schools School District

The Kanawha County Schools School District is located in Charleston, WV and includes 72 schools that serve 28,104 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Kanawha County Schools School District spends $9,443 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 61% on instruction, 33% on support services, and 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student Information

The Kanawha County Schools School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 5% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Kanawha County Schools School District, 16% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Kanawha County Schools School District serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.