Buckingham County High

Buckingham County Public Schools
78 Knights Rd.
Buckingham, VA 23921
646 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Buckingham County High School, located in Buckingham, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local county school division. As the home of the "Knights," the school is deeply integrated into the rural Buckingham community, focusing on preparing students for post-secondary success through a combination of core academic instruction, vocational training, and extracurricular involvement. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body while fostering school spirit and community pride.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Buckingham County High School offers a variety of programs to round out the student experience, including athletic teams, clubs, and career-readiness initiatives. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and personal development, the school aims to equip graduates with the skills necessary to excel in higher education or the workforce. Those interested in specific academic calendars, faculty contact information, or current school news can visit their official website at [bchs.k12.va.us](http://www.bchs.k12.va.us).
646
Total Students
43.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    336 (52.0%)
  • Black
    219 (33.9%)
  • Two or More
    59 (9.1%)
  • Hispanic
    32 (5.0%)
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: Buckingham County Public Schools
Phone: (434)969-6160
Website: http://www.bchs.k12.va.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 646
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 629
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 9 156
Grade 10 162
Grade 11 167
Grade 12 161
Gender Ratio