Where the high school options are
Eight of the thirteen schools with federal records in the five counties run through grade 12. They are Charleston Catholic High School downtown (grades 6-12) and seven Christian schools in Cross Lanes, Elkview, South Charleston, Hurricane, Scott Depot, Madison and Clay. The Catholic grade schools, the Montessori programs and the Islamic elementary all end at grade 8 or earlier. The table below lists each with its grades and Hope status, drawn from federal records and the Board's list.
Hope across four high school years
A high schooler uses the same account as a younger child: $5,435.62 per full year, deposited quarterly. What changes is how families use it. Many high school families pay tuition first, then direct what remains to AP and college-entrance exam fees, dual-credit courses and technology. Because unspent money rolls forward with a June 15 continuation filing, some families save in early years for heavier junior and senior costs.
Dual credit near home
West Virginia State University in Institute and BridgeValley Community and Technical College in South Charleston both run dual-enrollment programs, and Hope covers dual-credit tuition, fees and materials. Ask the high school which college partners it uses and whether those charges can be billed to the Hope portal.
Students with disabilities and age 21
The Hope FAQ says a student with a disability can stay in the program until age 21 if the family does not issue a diploma, with proof of disability required after four years of high school. Families weighing a fifth year should talk with the school and the Board early.
Switching schools in high school
Hope students who leave a participating school mid-year are withdrawn in the portal, and the school must refund unearned tuition to the account within 30 days. The family can then use that money at another participating school, a microschool or online program, so a mid-year move from a Putnam County school to a Kanawha one does not mean losing the funds.
Private schools in the area that run through grade 12 (8)
| School | Type | Community | Grades | Hope list | Students* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Baptist Academy 3655 Teays Valley Rd, Hurricane 25526 | Christian Schools Baptist | Putnam County | K-12 | On the list | 211 |
| Charleston Catholic High School 1033 Virginia St. E, Charleston 25301 | Catholic Schools | Charleston | 6-12 | On the list | 365 |
| Christian Faith Academy 93 Randy Hager Ln, Madison 25130 | Christian Schools Christian (no specific denomination) | Boone, Lincoln & Clay Counties | K-12 | On the list | 49 |
| Clay Christian Academy 1594 Triplett Ridge Rd, Clay 25043 | Christian Schools Baptist | Boone, Lincoln & Clay Counties | K-12 | Not found | 38 |
| Cross Lanes Christian School 5330 Floradale Dr., Cross Lanes 25313 | Christian Schools Christian (no specific denomination) | St. Albans, Nitro & Cross Lanes | K-12 | On the list | 279 |
| Elk Valley Christian School 58 Mount Pleasant Dr., Elkview 25071 | Christian Schools Baptist | Elk Valley & Upper Kanawha | PK-12 | On the list | 131 |
| New Hope Christian School 525 1st Ave Ste B, South Charleston 25303 | Christian Schools Baptist | South Charleston & Dunbar | K-12 | On the list | 18 |
| Teays Valley Christian School 6562 Teays Valley Rd, Scott Depot 25560 | Christian Schools | Putnam County | K-12 | On the list | 224 |
* Enrollment reported to the NCES Private School Survey (2023-24 or 2021-22). "Hope list" means the school appears on the published Hope Scholarship participating-school list (Oct 2026).
Next step
Take the short funding check. A School Funding Advisor will confirm your Hope tier, the deposit dates that apply to you and any tuition help your school offers.
Common questions
How long can a West Virginia student with a disability stay on the Hope Scholarship?
A West Virginia student with a disability can remain in the Hope Scholarship until age 21 if the parent or guardian does not issue a high school diploma, according to the Hope Scholarship FAQ. After four years in a high school program, the family must provide proof of the student's disability for the student to keep receiving Hope funds.
Which private high schools are in Putnam County, West Virginia?
Putnam County's private schools that run through grade 12 in our directory are Calvary Baptist Academy in Hurricane and Teays Valley Christian School in Scott Depot. Both are listed in the ACSI directory and appear on the Hope Scholarship participating-school list we checked in October 2026. Families should confirm tuition and grade offerings directly with each Putnam County school.