MASSAPONAX HIGH

8201 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Fredericksburg, VA 22407

1,736 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Massaponax High School, located on Jefferson Davis Highway in Fredericksburg, Virginia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Spotsylvania County Public Schools system. Known for its comprehensive academic approach, the school offers a wide variety of courses, including Advanced Placement (AP) programs, dual-enrollment options, and specialized career and technical education pathways designed to prepare students for both collegiate success and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Massaponax is recognized for a vibrant school culture that emphasizes student engagement through an extensive array of extracurricular activities. The school boasts a competitive athletic program, numerous fine arts opportunities, and a diverse range of student-led clubs and organizations. By fostering a collaborative environment, the school focuses on holistic development, aiming to cultivate both academic excellence and strong character within its student body as they transition toward post-secondary life.

1,736

Total Students

107.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MASSAPONAX HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	670
Hispanic	390
Black	484
Asian	52
Two or More	135
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
670 (38.6 %)
Black
484 (27.9 %)
Hispanic
390 (22.5 %)
Two or More
135 (7.8 %)
Asian
52 (3.0 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (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:	Spotsylvania County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)710-0419
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,736
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	107.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,063
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 9 483

Grade 10 451

Grade 11 374

Grade 12 428