JEFFERSON FOREST HIGH

1,309 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Jefferson Forest High School, located in the suburban community of Forest, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the Bedford County Public Schools system. Known for its strong academic focus and vibrant extracurricular culture, the school is home to the "Cavaliers." It provides a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous college-preparatory coursework with a wide array of career and technical education opportunities, aiming to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Jefferson Forest is widely recognized for its robust athletics program and active student life, fostering a tight-knit community spirit that engages both students and local residents. The school prides itself on maintaining high standards of achievement and sportsmanship, consistently performing well in regional competitions. Its location at 1 Cavalier Circle reflects its central role in the Forest community, serving as a hub for student development, community events, and academic excellence within the region.

1,309

Total Students

88.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON FOREST HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,012
Hispanic	64
Black	101
Asian	60
Two or More	69
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,012 (77.3 %)
Black
101 (7.7 %)
Two or More
69 (5.3 %)
Hispanic
64 (4.9 %)
Asian
60 (4.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Bedford County Public Schools
Phone:	(434)525-2674
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	260
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 9 341

Grade 10 300

Grade 11 343

Grade 12 325