PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL
Petersburg High is a public high school that is part of the Petersburg City Public Schools school district, located in Petersburg, VA with about 1,047 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 69 teachers, Petersburg 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.
Petersburg High School, located at 3101 Johnson Road in Petersburg, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local school division. As a cornerstone of the community, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce. The facility houses a diverse student body and offers a range of core curriculum subjects alongside various extracurricular programs designed to foster personal growth, leadership, and school spirit.
Beyond its academic offerings, Petersburg High School places significant emphasis on cultivating a supportive environment that addresses the holistic needs of its students. The administration and faculty focus on maintaining high standards of achievement while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities present in the Petersburg area. By integrating community involvement with classroom instruction, the school strives to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and civic responsibility necessary to become productive, engaged members of the global community.
For more information, contact Petersburg High at (804) 862-7096 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7096
PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Petersburg, VA with about 1,047 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Petersburg City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,047
- Teachers:
- 69
- 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 1,047 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 92% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 92.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- White
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.7%
- Male
- 52.3%
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.