FORT CHISWELL HIGH

Wythe County Public Schools
#1 Pioneer Trail
Max Meadows, VA 24360
435 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Fort Chiswell High School, located in the rural community of Max Meadows, Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for Wythe County. As a consolidated high school, it fosters a close-knit environment where staff and students focus on academic preparation and career readiness. The school is known for its strong community spirit and a culture that emphasizes both traditional learning and the development of well-rounded individuals within the Pioneer mascot identity.

Beyond the classroom, Fort Chiswell High offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, vocational clubs, and arts programs, which play a significant role in student life. By maintaining a balance between rigorous coursework and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition into higher education or the workforce, all while reflecting the values and traditions of the surrounding Southwest Virginia region.
435
Total Students
31.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    419 (96.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (2.1 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.9 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: Wythe County Public Schools
Phone: (276)637-3437
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 333
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 9 110
Grade 10 109
Grade 11 114
Grade 12 102
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
GEORGE WYTHE HIGH
Wythe County Public Schools
462 Students
1 Maroon Way
Wytheville, VA 24382 (9.1 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th