Short Line School in Reader, West Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Short Line School is a rural public school in Reader, West Virginia that is part of Wetzel County School District. It serves 349 students in grades Pre-K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.0:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 8

349 Students

35 Teachers

9817 Shortline Hwy

Reader, WV 26167 View local requests

https://www.wetzelcountyschools.com/o/sls

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Short Line School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Norris

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Short Line School Demographics

67%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Short Line School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 11, 2026

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