JAMES RIVER HIGH

Botetourt County Public Schools
9906 Springwood Rd
Buchanan, VA 24066
460 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
James River High School, located in the rural community of Buchanan, Virginia, serves as one of the two main high schools within the Botetourt County Public Schools system. Nestled in a scenic region of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the school plays a central role in the local community, providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and career-technical education programs. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student growth, citizenship, and preparation for post-secondary success.

As a centerpiece of the Buchanan area, James River High School is committed to the values of the Botetourt County school district, which focuses on student-centered learning and community engagement. By leveraging its smaller, community-focused setting, the school works to maintain close relationships between staff, students, and families. Through its official website, the school provides resources for academic tracking, athletic schedules, and administrative information, ensuring that parents and students remain connected to the evolving programs and opportunities available within the institution.
460
Total Students
33.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    424 (92.2 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (3.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (2.8 %)
  • Black
    8 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    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: Botetourt County Public Schools
Phone: (540)254-1121
Website: http://jrhs.bcps.k12.va.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 144
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25

* 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 9 112
Grade 10 123
Grade 11 101
Grade 12 124
Gender Ratio