Fort Defiance High
727 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Fort Defiance High School, located in the rural community of Fort Defiance, Virginia, serves as a central educational institution within Augusta County. As a public high school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a balance between academic rigor and extracurricular involvement. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student development, offering a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for both higher education and workforce entry, while fostering a supportive environment that reflects the traditional values of the Shenandoah Valley.
Beyond the classroom, Fort Defiance High School is widely recognized for its robust athletics program and active student organizations, which play a significant role in building school spirit and community engagement. The school takes pride in its "Indian" identity and maintains a strong focus on cultivating citizenship, leadership, and personal responsibility among its student body. By bridging academic standards with a variety of hands-on learning opportunities and community-centered events, the school serves as a vital hub for the educational and social growth of the youth in the surrounding area.
Beyond the classroom, Fort Defiance High School is widely recognized for its robust athletics program and active student organizations, which play a significant role in building school spirit and community engagement. The school takes pride in its "Indian" identity and maintains a strong focus on cultivating citizenship, leadership, and personal responsibility among its student body. By bridging academic standards with a variety of hands-on learning opportunities and community-centered events, the school serves as a vital hub for the educational and social growth of the youth in the surrounding area.
727
Total Students
50.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 597 |
| Hispanic | 83 |
| Black | 20 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More | 17 |
| American Indian | 3 |
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White597 (82.1 %)
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Hispanic83 (11.4 %)
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Black20 (2.8 %)
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Two or More17 (2.3 %)
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Asian7 (1.0 %)
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American Indian3 (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: | Augusta County Public Schools |
| Phone: | (540)245-5050 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 727 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 50.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 455 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
192
Grade 10
176
Grade 11
173
Grade 12
186
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 192 |
| Grade 10 | 176 |
| Grade 11 | 173 |
| Grade 12 | 186 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 358 | 49.2% |
| Male | 369 | 50.8% |
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