STAUNTON RIVER HIGH

Bedford County Public Schools
1095 Golden Eagle Dr
Moneta, VA 24121
889 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Staunton River High School, located in Moneta, Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for students in Bedford County. As the home of the "Golden Eagles," the school is known for fostering a sense of community pride and spirit in the Smith Mountain Lake area. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, supported by a variety of extracurricular activities, including robust athletic programs, performing arts, and diverse student organizations that encourage personal growth and leadership.

Beyond its academic and athletic offerings, Staunton River High School emphasizes a supportive learning environment that aims to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application. By providing opportunities for career and technical education alongside traditional college-preparatory coursework, the school strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Its location in Moneta places it at the heart of the local community, where the school serves as a focal point for regional events and student-led initiatives.
889
Total Students
67.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    744 (83.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    51 (5.7 %)
  • Black
    46 (5.2 %)
  • Two or More
    43 (4.8 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.4 %)
  • 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: Bedford County Public Schools
Phone: (540)297-7151
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 889
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 67.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 593
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 9 226
Grade 10 250
Grade 11 205
Grade 12 208
Gender Ratio