CUMBERLAND HIGH

Cumberland County Public Schools
15 School Rd
Cumberland, VA 23040
390 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Cumberland High School, located at 15 School Rd in Cumberland, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Cumberland County Public Schools district. Situated in a rural setting, the school plays a central role in the local community, focusing on preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of core academic requirements, elective courses, and extracurricular activities.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student growth, character development, and academic achievement. By offering various programs and initiatives, Cumberland High seeks to equip its student body with the necessary skills to navigate college and career paths effectively. As a cornerstone of the small Cumberland community, the high school remains dedicated to promoting school spirit and maintaining strong partnerships between faculty, students, and local families.
390
Total Students
37.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    200 (51.3 %)
  • Black
    140 (35.9 %)
  • Two or More
    29 (7.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    19 (4.9 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
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: Cumberland County Public Schools
Phone: (804)492-4212
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 374
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 9 114
Grade 10 102
Grade 11 83
Grade 12 91
Gender Ratio