VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL
Virginia High is a public high school that is part of the Bristol City Public Schools school district, located in Bristol, VA with about 647 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 49 teachers, Virginia 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.
Virginia High School, located at 1200 Long Crescent Drive in Bristol, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Bristol Virginia Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic environment that fosters student growth through a diverse curriculum, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs. As the home of the "Bearcats," the school emphasizes a community-centered approach to education, aiming to prepare its students for success in higher education, the workforce, and civic life.
The school’s official website highlights its dedication to maintaining a supportive learning climate that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of its student body. By utilizing modern educational resources and fostering strong partnerships between faculty, students, and families, Virginia High School strives to uphold the district’s mission of excellence. Its location in Bristol allows the school to act as a hub for local pride, consistently encouraging student participation in community events and fostering a tradition of school spirit that defines the Bearcat experience.
For more information, contact Virginia High at (276) 821-5858 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5858
VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Bristol, VA with about 647 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bristol City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 647
- Teachers:
- 49.84
- 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 647 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 81.1%
- Black or African American
- 11.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
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.