The James Rumsey Technical Institute is a technical institute in Martinsburg, West Virginia. It is named after James Rumsey, an American mechanical engineer and inventor from Shepherdstown, West Virginia. JRTI was founded on March 25, 1969.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students (01-02)
4 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(01-02)n/a
n/a
Asian
(01-02)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(01-02)n/a
n/a
Black
(01-02)50%
4%
White
(01-02)50%
95%
Hawaiian
(01-02)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(01-02)n/a
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are James Rumsey Technical Institute often compared to?
James Rumsey Technical Instituteis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Mills Middle School, Hedgesville Middle School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend James Rumsey Technical Institute?
4 students attend James Rumsey Technical Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of James Rumsey Technical Institute students are Black, and 50% of students are White.
What grades does James Rumsey Technical Institute offer ?
James Rumsey Technical Institute offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is James Rumsey Technical Institute part of?
James Rumsey Technical Institute is part of Berkeley County Schools School District.
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