DINWIDDIE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Dinwiddie County High is a public high school that is part of the Dinwiddie County Public Schools school district, located in Dinwiddie, VA with about 1,300 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 85 teachers, Dinwiddie County High has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Dinwiddie County High School, located in Dinwiddie, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the county. As a central hub for the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering student development through a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and vocational programs. The school is known for its strong community spirit and its dedication to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves transitioning into the workforce, enlisting in the military, or pursuing higher education at a college or university.
The campus itself is situated in a rural setting, which influences the school’s identity and its strong emphasis on tradition and local engagement. Dinwiddie County High prioritizes a supportive learning environment, often leveraging its connection to the surrounding community to offer resources and mentorship opportunities. By balancing rigorous state-mandated academic standards with a diverse range of student interests, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped to meet the challenges of the modern world while maintaining a clear connection to their local roots.
For more information, contact Dinwiddie County High at (804) 469-4280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4280
DINWIDDIE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Dinwiddie, VA with about 1,300 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dinwiddie County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,300
- Teachers:
- 85.35
- 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 1,300 students
- White
- 50.9%
- Black or African American
- 37.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
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.