Independence High School (West Virginia)

Independence High School is a consolidated high school in rural Raleigh County, West Virginia, located in the town of Coal City, West Virginia. The school, along with sister school and rival Liberty High School was built in 1976, and the name is a reflection of that. The school consolidated the former Stoco and Sophia high schools.

The school has over 600 students, currently placing it in class "AA" for sports. It has moved from "AAA" to "AA" status several times. School colors are Red, White and Blue, and the mascot and knickname is "Patriots".

Independence has been recognized several times by the WV Secretary of State for winning the Jennings Randolph Award. This year, they will be congratulated by Congressman Evan Jenkins and Senator Joe Manchin. They are the first school in the state to win the award three times in a row.

Independence High School is also home to five wrestling state championships and one baseball championship.

The Principal is Rick Shupe, and the Assistant Principal is Bob Dinkler.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Independence High School - Administration". wv01919578.schoolwires.net. Retrieved 10 March 2018.

Coordinates: 37°41′47″N 81°13′24″W / 37.69639°N 81.22333°W / 37.69639; -81.22333


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