the student to teacher ratio is approximately 15:1. The average amount of experience for professional staff members is 21.5 years. Student demographics According to the 2008-2009 No Child Left Behind report card, the enrollment of Weir High School was 677. Of these 677, 30.58% are considered low-income (compared to 49.93% statewide). Likewise, 91.73% of students identify as white. The attendance rate is 93.64% and 97.18% of students graduate. The number of graduates were 172 with a dropout rate of 3.0%. The average class size is 19.2 students. Curriculum The curriculum for Hancock County School System consists of required classes and credits in order to graduate. There are two career paths that students must choose from: skilled or professional. Students in the skilled path will take classes that will help them enter the workforce or attend a vocational or technical school upon graduation. Students in the professional career path will choose a cluster whose classes will prepare them for a 4-year degree program. Graduation requirements Students at Weir High School must complete five years of reading and language arts, attain 4 credits in mathematics, 3 credits of science, 4 credits of social science, 1 credit of physical education, 1 credit of health, and one credit in the fine arts. Additionally, students enrolled in the professional pathway must attain a 4th science credit, two credits of the same foreign language (offered in Spanish and French, and American Sign Language), and one credit of a course in their concentration. Likewise, these students may take 6 elective credits. Clusters There are six career clusters which students are able to choose from for their education. They include Business and Marketing, Fine Arts/Humanities, Human Services, Engineering/Technology, Health, and Science/Natural resources. Students are not locked into these clusters, and they can change career clusters by visiting their guidance counselor. Advanced Placement Courses Students are able to choose from a number of Advanced Placement courses, which they can receive dual credit through the West Virginia Northern Community College. Courses currently offered include: English Literature and Composition, Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, and US History. These courses are offered as a continuation of the founding principles; however, students are not required to take the Advanced Placement exam. This has resulted in the Advance Placement ratio being 1% for the school. 2008-2009 Report Card As part of the No Child Left Behind Act passed by the United States Congress, Weir High