CENTRAL HIGH

www.wise.k12.va.us/central/index.htm

674 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Central High School, located at 5000 Warrior Drive in Norton, Virginia, serves as a key educational institution within the Wise County Public Schools district. As the home of the "Warriors," the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic experience designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school’s curriculum typically balances core academic requirements with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, aimed at fostering a well-rounded student body that is actively engaged in the local community.

The school functions as a central hub for students in the Norton and Wise County area, emphasizing a culture of school spirit and academic growth. By utilizing the resources provided by the Wise County school system, Central High works to maintain high educational standards while supporting the social and developmental needs of its students. Through its commitment to excellence, the school strives to equip its graduates with the necessary skills and character to succeed in their post-secondary endeavors.

674

Total Students

41.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	635
Hispanic	9
Black	10
Asian	5
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	1

White
635 (94.2 %)
Two or More
14 (2.1 %)
Black
10 (1.5 %)
Hispanic
9 (1.3 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)
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:	Wise County Public Schools
Phone:	(276)328-8015
Website:	http://www.wise.k12.va.us/central/index.htm
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	674
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	613
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 9 156

Grade 10 190

Grade 11 162

Grade 12 166