VIRGINIA HIGH

www.bristolvaschools.org/vhs/default.htm

637 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Virginia High School, located at 1200 Long Crescent Drive in Bristol, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Bristol Virginia Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic environment that fosters student growth through a diverse curriculum, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs. As the home of the "Bearcats," the school emphasizes a community-centered approach to education, aiming to prepare its students for success in higher education, the workforce, and civic life.

The school’s official website highlights its dedication to maintaining a supportive learning climate that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of its student body. By utilizing modern educational resources and fostering strong partnerships between faculty, students, and families, Virginia High School strives to uphold the district’s mission of excellence. Its location in Bristol allows the school to act as a hub for local pride, consistently encouraging student participation in community events and fostering a tradition of school spirit that defines the Bearcat experience.

637

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VIRGINIA HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	486
Hispanic	34
Black	59
Asian	11
Two or More	45
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
486 (76.3 %)
Black
59 (9.3 %)
Two or More
45 (7.1 %)
Hispanic
34 (5.3 %)
Asian
11 (1.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Bristol City Public Schools
Phone:	(276)821-5858
Website:	http://www.bristolvaschools.org/vhs/default.htm
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	637
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	639
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 177

Grade 10 152

Grade 11 152

Grade 12 156