STUARTS DRAFT HIGH

1028 Augusta Farm Rd
Stuarts Draft, VA 24477

698 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Stuarts Draft High School, located in the rural community of Stuarts Draft, Virginia, serves as a central educational hub within the Augusta County Public Schools system. The school typically serves students in grades 9–12, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic requirements with a variety of elective options. As a pillar of the local community, the school emphasizes preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

The school is well-known for its active participation in Virginia High School League (VHSL) athletics and extracurricular activities, which play a significant role in fostering school spirit and student engagement. Beyond the classroom, Stuarts Draft High School promotes a collaborative environment where faculty and staff focus on the social-emotional and academic growth of their students. By integrating modern educational resources with traditional community values, the school strives to provide a supportive atmosphere that empowers students to reach their individual potential.

698

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STUARTS DRAFT HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	582
Hispanic	41
Black	25
Asian	16
Two or More	33
American Indian	1

White
582 (83.4 %)
Hispanic
41 (5.9 %)
Two or More
33 (4.7 %)
Black
25 (3.6 %)
Asian
16 (2.3 %)
American Indian
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:	Augusta County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)946-7600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	698
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	415
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 9 169

Grade 10 186

Grade 11 166

Grade 12 177