CRAIG COUNTY HIGH

Craig County Public Schools
25239 Craigs Creek Road
New Castle, VA 24127
265 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Craig County High School, located in the rural community of New Castle, Virginia, serves as the central secondary educational institution for Craig County. Situated along Craigs Creek Road, the school functions as a focal point for the small, close-knit mountain community, providing a traditional educational environment for students in the surrounding region. Its remote location emphasizes a focus on community spirit, personalized attention, and a supportive atmosphere typical of small-town school districts.

The school offers a standard high school curriculum aimed at preparing students for post-secondary opportunities, whether through college matriculation or vocational pathways. Given the geography of Craig County, the school often plays a vital role in local extracurricular activities, athletics, and social life, acting as a gathering place that connects students, faculty, and local families. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, Craig County High strives to foster a collaborative learning environment where students are closely supported throughout their academic journey.
265
Total Students
27.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    262 (98.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Craig County Public Schools
Phone: (540)864-5185
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 226
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 6 28
Grade 7 43
Grade 8 31
Grade 9 45
Grade 10 47
Grade 11 39
Grade 12 32
Gender Ratio