WEST POINT HIGH SCHOOL
West Point High is a public high school that is part of the West Point Public Schools school district, located in West Point, VA with about 273 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 22 teachers, West Point High has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
West Point High School, located at 2700 Mattaponi Ave in West Point, Virginia, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the town of West Point. As part of a small, close-knit school division, the school is known for fostering a tight community atmosphere where students benefit from individualized attention and strong relationships with faculty and staff. The school typically serves students in grades 8 through 12, reflecting the unique structure of the West Point Public Schools district.
The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of the town, often serving as a hub for community events and regional pride. Academically and athletically, West Point High focuses on providing a well-rounded experience, offering a range of extracurricular activities and sports programs that encourage student engagement. By maintaining a smaller student body size compared to neighboring districts, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the workforce.
For more information, contact West Point High at (804) 843-3630 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
West Point, VA 23181
(804) 843-3630
WEST POINT HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in West Point, VA with about 273 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- West Point Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 273
- Teachers:
- 22.61
- 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 273 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST POINT HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 76.9%
- Two or more races
- 7.7%
- Black or African American
- 7.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.0%
- Asian
- 3.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Female
- 45.8%
- Male
- 54.2%
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.