POWHATAN HIGH

1800 Judes Ferry Road
Powhatan, VA 23139

1,404 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Powhatan High School, located at 1800 Judes Ferry Road in Powhatan, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Powhatan County Public Schools district. Situated in a semi-rural community on the outskirts of the Greater Richmond area, the school is known for fostering a close-knit environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and community engagement. The facility serves students in grades 9 through 12, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and various Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways designed to prepare students for college and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Powhatan High School maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture, featuring a wide range of athletic programs, performing arts, and student-led clubs. The school takes pride in its "Indian" mascot and spirit, often serving as a central hub for community gatherings and local events. By balancing rigorous academic expectations with a commitment to extracurricular participation, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to their local community and the broader society.

1,404

Total Students

93.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for POWHATAN HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,192
Hispanic	59
Black	93
Asian	5
Two or More	50
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,192 (84.9 %)
Black
93 (6.6 %)
Hispanic
59 (4.2 %)
Two or More
50 (3.6 %)
Asian
5 (0.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)
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:	Powhatan County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)598-5710
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,404
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 9 383

Grade 10 336

Grade 11 341

Grade 12 344