Chilhowie High

chs.scsb.org/

384 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Chilhowie High School, located in Chilhowie, Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for the Smyth County Public School district. As a small-town public school, it emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in both academic and extracurricular pursuits. The school offers a standard curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness, supported by a faculty dedicated to fostering student growth within a rural, supportive environment.

Beyond the classroom, Chilhowie High School maintains a vibrant spirit through its athletic programs and student organizations, which play a significant role in the local culture. The school is known for its strong community ties, often serving as a gathering point for local events and fostering a sense of school pride among its students and alumni. By balancing traditional academic expectations with a commitment to individual student development, Chilhowie High continues to serve as an essential institution for the families of Smyth County.

384

Total Students

26.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chilhowie High
Demographic	Student Count
White	357
Hispanic	17
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

White
357 (93.0%)
Hispanic
17 (4.4%)
Black
6 (1.6%)
Two or More
2 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
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:	Smyth County Public Schools
Phone:	(276)646-8966
Website:	http://chs.scsb.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	388
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 9 101

Grade 10 93

Grade 11 88

Grade 12 102