VERNON HIGH SCHOOL

WASHINGTON
3232 MOSS HILL RD
VERNON, FL 32462
344 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
344
Total Students
19.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    256 (74.4 %)
  • Black
    45 (13.1 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (6.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (3.5 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: WASHINGTON
Phone: (850)535-2046
Website: http://vhs.wcsdschools.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 162
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 90
Grade 10 103
Grade 11 75
Grade 12 76
Gender Ratio