EASTERN MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL
Eastern Montgomery High is a public high school that is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools school district, located in Elliston, VA with about 289 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 28 teachers, Eastern Montgomery High has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
Eastern Montgomery High School (EMHS), located in Elliston, Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for the eastern portion of Montgomery County. As part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a close-knit community atmosphere. EMHS is known for its commitment to student development, offering a blend of traditional college-preparatory coursework, career and technical education (CTE) opportunities, and a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and arts programs, designed to prepare students for life after graduation.
The school emphasizes a supportive environment where faculty and staff work to bridge the gap between rigorous academic standards and personalized student success. By leveraging its position within a smaller community, Eastern Montgomery High promotes strong relationships between teachers, students, and families. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding its academic calendar, school policies, and community events, reflecting its dedication to keeping stakeholders engaged and informed throughout the academic year.
For more information, contact Eastern Montgomery High at (540) 268-3010 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-3010
http://emhs.mcps.org
EASTERN MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Elliston, VA with about 289 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Montgomery County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 289
- Teachers:
- 28.47
- 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 289 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EASTERN MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 87.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Black or African American
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
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.