POWHATAN HIGH SCHOOL
Powhatan High is a public high school that is part of the Powhatan County Public Schools school district, located in Powhatan, VA with about 1,440 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 102 teachers, Powhatan High has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Powhatan High School, located at 1800 Judes Ferry Road in Powhatan, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Powhatan County Public Schools district. Situated in a semi-rural community on the outskirts of the Greater Richmond area, the school is known for fostering a close-knit environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and community engagement. The facility serves students in grades 9 through 12, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and various Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways designed to prepare students for college and the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, Powhatan High School maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture, featuring a wide range of athletic programs, performing arts, and student-led clubs. The school takes pride in its "Indian" mascot and spirit, often serving as a central hub for community gatherings and local events. By balancing rigorous academic expectations with a commitment to extracurricular participation, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to their local community and the broader society.
For more information, contact Powhatan High at (804) 598-5710 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5710
POWHATAN HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Powhatan, VA with about 1,440 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Powhatan County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,440
- Teachers:
- 102.06
- 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 1,440 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POWHATAN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 86.6%
- Black or African American
- 5.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
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.