NORTHWOOD HIGH

nhs.scsb.org/

240 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Northwood High School, located on Panther Lane in Saltville, Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As part of the Smyth County Public Schools system, the institution is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth among its students. The school is known for its strong community spirit and its identity as the home of the "Panthers," often emphasizing a close-knit environment where staff and students work collaboratively to prepare for future career and collegiate pathways.

Beyond its core curriculum, Northwood High offers a variety of extracurricular activities and athletic programs that play a vital role in student life. By providing a blend of traditional classroom learning, technical opportunities, and community involvement, the school aims to equip students with the skills necessary to navigate life after graduation. Its location in the small, historic town of Saltville allows the school to maintain a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with both their school traditions and the broader regional community.

240

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTHWOOD HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	10
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	1

White
225 (93.8 %)
Hispanic
10 (4.2 %)
Black
2 (0.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)
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:	Smyth County Public Schools
Phone:	(276)496-7751
Website:	http://nhs.scsb.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
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 65

Grade 10 65

Grade 11 54

Grade 12 56