JOHN HANDLEY HIGH SCHOOL
John Handley High School is a public high school that is part of the Winchester City Public Schools school district, located in Winchester, VA with about 1,313 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 102 teachers, John Handley High School 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.
John Handley High School, located in Winchester, Virginia, is a historic and highly regarded public secondary school known for its distinctive neoclassical architecture and long-standing academic tradition. Established in 1923 through the endowment of Judge John Handley, the school is recognized not only for its sprawling, park-like campus but also for its commitment to providing a rigorous college-preparatory education. It serves a diverse student body and is a central pillar of the Winchester Public Schools district, often noted for its strong sense of community pride and deep-rooted history in the local area.
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust fine arts programs, and competitive athletic opportunities. Beyond the classroom, John Handley High School fosters a vibrant extracurricular culture, encouraging student involvement in various clubs, organizations, and service-oriented activities. By blending its rich architectural heritage with modern educational practices, the school aims to prepare its students for success in higher education and the global workforce, maintaining its reputation as one of the standout academic institutions in the Shenandoah Valley.
For more information, contact John Handley High School at (540) 662-3471 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-3471
http://jhhs.wps.k12.va.us
JOHN HANDLEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Winchester, VA with about 1,313 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Winchester City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,313
- Teachers:
- 102.6
- 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 1,313 students
- White
- 43.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 32.1%
- Black or African American
- 12.9%
- Two or more races
- 7.6%
- Asian
- 2.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
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.