TURNER ASHBY HIGH

Rockingham County Public Schools
800 N Main St
Bridgewater, VA 22812
994 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Turner Ashby High School, located in the town of Bridgewater, Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding Rockingham County community. As a public high school, it is known for fostering a close-knit academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous scholastic achievement and the development of well-rounded students. The school typically offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, advanced placement courses, and various elective pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Turner Ashby maintains a strong commitment to extracurricular engagement, boasting a vibrant culture of athletics, arts, and student-led organizations. The school is often recognized for its community-focused spirit, with strong traditions that help cultivate school pride among its student body. By balancing academic rigor with a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities, Turner Ashby strives to equip its students with the skills, leadership experience, and social awareness necessary for success after graduation.
994
Total Students
64.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    734 (73.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    176 (17.7 %)
  • Two or More
    40 (4.0 %)
  • Black
    26 (2.6 %)
  • Asian
    11 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (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: Rockingham County Public Schools
Phone: (540)828-2008
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 994
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 64.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 326
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 57

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 252
Grade 10 251
Grade 11 257
Grade 12 234
Gender Ratio
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