NORTHUMBERLAND HIGH

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383 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Northumberland High School, located in Heathsville, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for Northumberland County Public Schools. Situated on Academic Lane, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with personal growth, preparing students for success in both higher education and the professional workforce. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, aiming to cultivate responsible citizenship while providing a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement beyond the classroom.

The institution focuses on providing a supportive learning atmosphere where faculty and staff collaborate to meet the unique needs of its student body. By utilizing technology and modern instructional strategies, Northumberland High seeks to bridge the gap between traditional learning and 21st-century skill development. With a commitment to inclusivity and student achievement, the school remains a vital pillar of the Heathsville community, working to ensure that every graduate is well-equipped to contribute positively to society.

383

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTHUMBERLAND HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	35
Black	145
Asian	2
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	1

White
184 (48.0 %)
Black
145 (37.9 %)
Hispanic
35 (9.1 %)
Two or More
16 (4.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Northumberland County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)580-5192
Website:	http://www.nucps.net/NHS/template_home_page_nhs.html
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	364
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 9 108

Grade 10 89

Grade 11 89

Grade 12 97