HONAKER HIGH

Russell County Public Schools
1795 Thompson Creek Rd.
Honaker, VA 24266
435 Students
High School 8th - 12th
School Overview
Honaker High School, located in the rural community of Honaker, Virginia, serves as a central hub for education in Russell County. As a small, public high school, it fosters a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community spirit. The school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often serving as a focal point for town events and maintaining a dedicated following for its athletic programs, which are a major source of pride for the surrounding area.

Academically and extracurricularly, Honaker High offers a curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the regional workforce. Despite its small size, the school provides various opportunities for student involvement, including competitive sports, clubs, and vocational pathways. By emphasizing traditional values and community engagement, Honaker High strives to maintain a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student growth while preserving the unique identity of the Appalachian region it serves.
435
Total Students
30.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    426 (97.9 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Russell County Public Schools
Phone: (276)873-6363
Grade Range: 8th - 12th
Total Students: 435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 376
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 8 87
Grade 9 97
Grade 10 88
Grade 11 81
Grade 12 82
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
COUNCIL HIGH
Buchanan County Public Schools
119 Students
7608 Helen Henderson Hwy
Honaker, VA 24620 (7.2 miles away)
High School 8th - 12th