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Fairmont State University turns opportunity , passion , and hard work into excellence .

Education

Public Schools The Harrison County School District , a premier educational system in North Central West Virginia , is dedicated to meeting the needs of students at each development level . We believe critical thinking , problem solving , communication skills , global awareness , and technology are paramount in each student ’ s education . We are proud of our modern , well-maintained facilities and the nearly 1,500 professional and support personnel who are dedicated to the success of each child .
As the seventh largest school district in the state , Harrison County Schools offers its nearly 10,000 students the finest in educational programming through an innovative and well-planned curriculum that prepares each student for a productive pathway beyond high school .
Excellence in education is evidenced in the academic accomplishments of our students . Five-year trend data for ACT scores regularly places Harrison County Schools above the State ’ s average Composite Score . The SAT , administered to all 11th grade students free of charge for the first time in the Spring 2018 , showed significant academic gains as well . PROMISE Scholarships are increasingly awarded to our students who have maintained a 3.0 overall GPA and a 22 ACT composite or 1100 SAT total score with a minimum of 510 in math and 540 in evidence-based reading and writing . Growth in the number of Career and Technical Education programs and students who earn workforce credentials has steadily increased at all high schools . The district has active collaborations with business and industry leaders that extend into the classroom as well as provide opportunities beyond the school walls and into the workplace : aviation , cybersecurity , certified nursing assistant , and water filtration plants .
Fairmont State University turns opportunity , passion , and hard work into excellence .
And we couldn ’ t do it without our community partners .
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