EASTERN MONTGOMERY HIGH

Montgomery County Public Schools
4695 Crozier Rd
Elliston, VA 24087
282 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Eastern Montgomery High School (EMHS), located in Elliston, Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for the eastern portion of Montgomery County. As part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a close-knit community atmosphere. EMHS is known for its commitment to student development, offering a blend of traditional college-preparatory coursework, career and technical education (CTE) opportunities, and a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and arts programs, designed to prepare students for life after graduation.

The school emphasizes a supportive environment where faculty and staff work to bridge the gap between rigorous academic standards and personalized student success. By leveraging its position within a smaller community, Eastern Montgomery High promotes strong relationships between teachers, students, and families. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding its academic calendar, school policies, and community events, reflecting its dedication to keeping stakeholders engaged and informed throughout the academic year.
282
Total Students
28.2
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    253 (89.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    21 (7.4 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.5 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone: (540)268-3010
Website: http://emhs.mcps.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 215
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 67
Grade 10 76
Grade 11 80
Grade 12 59
Gender Ratio
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