New Kent High

New Kent County Public Schools
7365 Egypt Rd
New Kent, VA 23124
1,120 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
New Kent High School, located at 7365 Egypt Road in New Kent, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the New Kent County Public Schools district. Situated in a growing rural-to-suburban community between Richmond and Williamsburg, the school provides a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The facility emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core curriculum requirements with diverse elective offerings.

Beyond its academic focus, New Kent High School is deeply integrated into the local community spirit, maintaining a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement. The school supports a wide array of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led organizations, which are central to the campus culture. As the district continues to manage population growth, the school plays a pivotal role in the region, striving to foster a supportive learning environment that promotes student achievement and personal development within the New Kent community.
1,120
Total Students
63.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    822 (73.4 %)
  • Black
    126 (11.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    80 (7.1 %)
  • Two or More
    67 (6.0 %)
  • Asian
    13 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    10 (0.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (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: New Kent County Public Schools
Phone: (804)966-9671
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,120
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 233
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 33

* 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 9 312
Grade 10 284
Grade 11 266
Grade 12 258
Gender Ratio