VERNON HIGH SCHOOL
VERNON HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the WASHINGTON school district, located in VERNON, FL with about 355 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, VERNON HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
VERNON HIGH SCHOOL, located at 3232 Moss Hill Rd in Vernon, Florida, serves as a central educational hub for the Washington County School District. As a small-town high school, it plays a vital role in the local community by providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities. The school is committed to preparing its student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning into the workforce, vocational training, or higher education.
The school maintains a focus on fostering school spirit and community engagement, characteristic of the Yellow Jacket athletic programs and student organizations. By utilizing its official website, the school keeps families and the community informed about academic calendars, administrative policies, and student achievements. VERNON HIGH SCHOOL strives to provide a supportive environment that emphasizes both scholastic growth and the personal development of its students within the rural Washington County landscape.
For more information, contact VERNON HIGH SCHOOL at (850) 535-2046 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
VERNON, FL 32462-2919
(850) 535-2046
http://vhs.wcsdschools.com
VERNON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in VERNON, FL with about 355 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WASHINGTON
- Total Students:
- 355
- Teachers:
- 21
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 355 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VERNON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 72.1%
- Black or African American
- 18.6%
- Two or more races
- 5.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 43.4%
- Male
- 56.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.