Abingdon High

914 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Abingdon High School, located at 705 Thompson Dr in Abingdon, Virginia, serves as a primary educational pillar for the Washington County Public Schools district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and community engagement, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is well-regarded for its supportive atmosphere, where faculty and staff strive to foster a challenging yet inclusive environment that encourages students to reach their full potential.

Beyond its core academic programs, Abingdon High is deeply integrated into the cultural and social life of the town of Abingdon. The school offers a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts, and various student-led clubs, which help promote character development and leadership skills. By prioritizing a well-rounded student experience, Abingdon High continues to be a central institution for the local community, dedicated to equipping the next generation with the tools necessary for long-term success.

914

Total Students

60.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Abingdon High
Demographic	Student Count
White	790
Hispanic	47
Black	21
Asian	18
Two or More	37
American Indian	1

White
790 (86.4%)
Hispanic
47 (5.1%)
Two or More
37 (4.0%)
Black
21 (2.3%)
Asian
18 (2.0%)
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:	Washington County Public Schools
Phone:	(276)739-3200
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	914
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	678
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 9 231

Grade 10 206

Grade 11 226

Grade 12 251