Parry McCluer High

Buena Vista City Public Schools
100 Bradford Drive
Buena Vista, VA 24416
315 Students
High School 8th - 12th
School Overview
Parry McCluer High School, located in Buena Vista, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Buena Vista City Public Schools district. The school is known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, often acting as a focal point for local activities and events. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career paths, while maintaining a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body.

Beyond academics, Parry McCluer High School places a significant emphasis on athletics and extracurricular engagement. The school’s athletic programs, particularly their basketball and football teams, are a source of considerable pride for the local community, frequently competing at the state level. By balancing a traditional classroom experience with robust student-led organizations and competitive sports, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals and instill a strong sense of civic pride and personal responsibility in its students.
315
Total Students
25.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    260 (82.5%)
  • Black
    18 (5.7%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (5.4%)
  • Two or More
    14 (4.4%)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
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: Buena Vista City Public Schools
Phone: (540)261-2127
Website: http://pmhs.bvcps.net/
Grade Range: 8th - 12th
Total Students: 315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 290
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 8 57
Grade 9 62
Grade 10 67
Grade 11 65
Grade 12 64
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Rockbridge County High
Rockbridge County Public Schools
916 Students
143 Greenhouse Rd
Lexington, VA 24450 (6.7 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th