HOPEWELL HIGH

1,136 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hopewell High School, located at 400 S Mesa Dr in Hopewell, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Hopewell City Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth. It provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, student clubs, and organizations that encourage leadership and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on school spirit and student development, Hopewell High strives to create an inclusive environment where students are challenged to reach their full potential while building lasting connections with their peers and educators.

1,136

Total Students

91.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOPEWELL HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	266
Hispanic	132
Black	706
Asian	10
Two or More	14
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

Black
706 (62.1 %)
White
266 (23.4 %)
Hispanic
132 (11.6 %)
Two or More
14 (1.2 %)
Asian
10 (0.9 %)
American Indian
7 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Hopewell City Public Schools
Phone:	(804)541-6402
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,136
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,150
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 9 295

Grade 10 317

Grade 11 278

Grade 12 246