FORT DEFIANCE HIGH SCHOOL
Fort Defiance High is a public high school that is part of the Augusta County Public Schools school district, located in Fort Defiance, VA with about 787 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 58 teachers, Fort Defiance High has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Fort Defiance High School, located in the rural community of Fort Defiance, Virginia, serves as a central educational institution within Augusta County. As a public high school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a balance between academic rigor and extracurricular involvement. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student development, offering a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for both higher education and workforce entry, while fostering a supportive environment that reflects the traditional values of the Shenandoah Valley.
Beyond the classroom, Fort Defiance High School is widely recognized for its robust athletics program and active student organizations, which play a significant role in building school spirit and community engagement. The school takes pride in its "Indian" identity and maintains a strong focus on cultivating citizenship, leadership, and personal responsibility among its student body. By bridging academic standards with a variety of hands-on learning opportunities and community-centered events, the school serves as a vital hub for the educational and social growth of the youth in the surrounding area.
For more information, contact Fort Defiance High at (540) 245-5050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fort Defiance, VA 24437
(540) 245-5050
FORT DEFIANCE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Fort Defiance, VA with about 787 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Augusta County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 787
- Teachers:
- 58.06
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental 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 787 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FORT DEFIANCE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 87.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
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.