CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Central High is a public high school that is part of the Wise County Public Schools school district, located in Norton, VA with about 659 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, Central High has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Central High School, located at 5000 Warrior Drive in Norton, Virginia, serves as a key educational institution within the Wise County Public Schools district. As the home of the "Warriors," the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic experience designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school’s curriculum typically balances core academic requirements with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, aimed at fostering a well-rounded student body that is actively engaged in the local community.
The school functions as a central hub for students in the Norton and Wise County area, emphasizing a culture of school spirit and academic growth. By utilizing the resources provided by the Wise County school system, Central High works to maintain high educational standards while supporting the social and developmental needs of its students. Through its commitment to excellence, the school strives to equip its graduates with the necessary skills and character to succeed in their post-secondary endeavors.
For more information, contact Central High at (276) 328-8015 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 328-8015
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Norton, VA with about 659 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wise County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 659
- Teachers:
- 38.1
- 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 659 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.
- White
- 97.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
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.