Bassett High

Henry County Public Schools
85 Riverside Dr
Bassett, VA 24055
1,098 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Bassett High School, located in Bassett, Virginia, serves as a central educational institution within the Henry County Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience for its students, offering a variety of core curriculum programs, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to prepare youth for post-secondary success, whether that includes higher education, military service, or the workforce.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes student growth, school spirit, and community engagement. By utilizing resources provided through the Henry County school system, Bassett High strives to integrate modern educational practices with the values of the local community. For families and students seeking information regarding academic calendars, athletic programs, and district policies, the official website serves as the primary hub for communication and administrative resources.
1,098
Total Students
90.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    582 (53.0%)
  • Hispanic
    232 (21.1%)
  • Black
    184 (16.8%)
  • Two or More
    95 (8.7%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2%)
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: Henry County Public Schools
Phone: (276)629-1731
Website: http://www.henry.k12.va.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,098
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 90.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,065
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 9 322
Grade 10 299
Grade 11 227
Grade 12 250
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Martinsville High
Martinsville City Public Schools
540 Students
351 Commonwealth Blvd
Martinsville, VA 24112 (6.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th