NORTHAMPTON HIGH

Northampton County Public Schools
16041 Courthouse Road
Eastville, VA 23347
433 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Northampton High School, located in Eastville, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for students in Northampton County. Situated along the Eastern Shore, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to engage with a curriculum designed to meet state standards while fostering personal and intellectual growth.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Northampton High School offers various extracurricular programs, athletics, and student organizations intended to build school spirit and develop leadership skills. By leveraging its role within the Northampton County Public Schools system, the institution strives to connect students with their local community while preparing them to participate in a broader, global society. Through its focus on academic achievement and community engagement, the school aims to be a cornerstone of development for the youth of Eastville and the surrounding region.
433
Total Students
33.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    173 (40.0 %)
  • White
    130 (30.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    106 (24.5 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (4.4 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    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: Northampton County Public Schools
Phone: (757)678-5151
Website: http://www.ncpsk12.com/NorthamptonHigh.cfm?subpage=162614
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 402
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 9 112
Grade 10 104
Grade 11 114
Grade 12 103
Gender Ratio