NELSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Nelson County High is a public high school that is part of the Nelson County Public Schools school district, located in Lovingston, VA with about 636 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 48 teachers, Nelson County 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.
Nelson County High School, located in the rural community of Lovingston, Virginia, serves as the sole public high school for the students of Nelson County. As the heart of the district’s secondary education system, the school is dedicated to preparing its diverse student body for post-graduation success, whether through higher education, technical training, or immediate entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, leveraging its small-town setting to foster strong connections between students, faculty, and the surrounding community.
In addition to its core academic curriculum, Nelson County High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational programs designed to provide a well-rounded experience. The institution works closely with the school division’s broader mission to integrate technology and personalized learning into the classroom, aiming to equip students with the critical thinking skills necessary for an evolving global landscape. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for academic achievement and local engagement within the Blue Ridge Mountains region.
For more information, contact Nelson County High at (434) 263-8317 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lovingston, VA 22949
(434) 263-8317
http://www.nelson.k12.va.us
NELSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Lovingston, VA with about 636 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Nelson County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 636
- Teachers:
- 48.17
- 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 636 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NELSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.3%
- Black or African American
- 12.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
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.