School Overview
Altavista High School, located in the town of Altavista, Virginia, serves as a central educational institution for the local community within the Campbell County Public Schools division. As a secondary school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school fosters an environment that balances rigorous core instruction with a variety of extracurricular activities, encouraging students to develop both their intellectual capabilities and their personal character.

Beyond the classroom, Altavista High is known for its strong community spirit and identity. The school maintains a focus on student engagement, often emphasizing athletics, arts, and service organizations that help build school pride and promote student well-being. By utilizing its location in Bedford Avenue as a hub for local youth, the school plays a vital role in the social and developmental landscape of Altavista, striving to equip each graduating class with the skills and values necessary to contribute positively to the broader society.
669
Total Students
50.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALTAVISTA HIGH
Demographic Student Count
White402
Hispanic29
Black181
Asian3
Two or More47
American Indian5
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    402 (60.1 %)
  • Black
    181 (27.1 %)
  • Two or More
    47 (7.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    29 (4.3 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Campbell County Public Schools
Phone: (434)369-4768
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 669
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 50.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 435
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 78
Grade 7 99
Grade 8 85
Grade 9 112
Grade 10 118
Grade 11 92
Grade 12 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ALTAVISTA HIGH
Grade Student Count
Grade 678
Grade 799
Grade 885
Grade 9112
Grade 10118
Grade 1192
Grade 1285
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ALTAVISTA HIGH
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female32748.9%
Male34251.1%