Buena Vista City Public Schools

District Overview
Buena Vista City Public Schools is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 2329 Chestnut Ave., Suite A, in Buena Vista, Virginia. Nestled in a charming distant town setting, the division serves the surrounding community through four operational schools that deliver a complete educational continuum from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Enrolling 886 students, the district offers a close-knit learning atmosphere across its primary and secondary campuses. The student body is comprised of 500 male and 386 female learners, representing a diverse community that includes White, multiracial, Hispanic, Black, Asian, American Indian, and Pacific Islander families.

The district's educational program is bolstered by a strong commitment to staffing and student support, employing a total workforce of over 342 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This dedicated team includes approximately 148 full-time equivalent teachers and 26 instructional aides, creating a favorable learning environment with ample opportunities for individualized attention and tailored instruction. A robust network of nearly 169 support staff members further ensures that counseling, administrative, operational, and extracurricular needs are met seamlessly. Families, educators, and researchers interested in learning more about Buena Vista City Public Schools can explore their programs online at www.bvcps.net or contact the district administration directly at (540) 261-2129.
4
Total Schools
886
Total Students
148.2
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buena Vista City Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White706
Hispanic57
Black40
Asian10
Two or More65
American Indian7
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    706 (79.7%)
  • Two or More
    65 (7.3%)
  • Hispanic
    57 (6.4%)
  • Black
    40 (4.5%)
  • Asian
    10 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Buena Vista City Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:886*
Teachers (FTE):148.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.0
Schools in Buena Vista City Public Schools
Found 4 Schools