TAZEWELL HIGH

Tazewell County Public Schools
167 Cosby Blvd
Tazewell, VA 24651
537 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Tazewell High School, located at 167 Cosby Blvd in Tazewell, Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Tazewell County Public Schools system. As a cornerstone of the region, the school is committed to fostering academic achievement, personal growth, and school spirit among its student body. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, enlist in the military, or pursue higher education.

Beyond academics, Tazewell High School is known for its active extracurricular culture, which plays a vital role in the student experience. The school frequently engages the community through a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led organizations. By balancing rigorous classroom expectations with opportunities for social and leadership development, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are ready to contribute positively to the broader Tazewell area and beyond.
537
Total Students
39.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    491 (91.4 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (4.5 %)
  • Black
    14 (2.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.7 %)
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: Tazewell County Public Schools
Phone: (276)988-6502
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 452
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 9 146
Grade 10 133
Grade 11 125
Grade 12 133
Gender Ratio