Southampton High

Southampton County Public Schools
23350 Southampton Pkwy
Courtland, VA 23837
704 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Southampton High School, located in Courtland, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for Southampton County Public Schools. The school is situated along Southampton Parkway and functions as a central hub for students in the surrounding rural community. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce, emphasizing both core subjects and various extracurricular opportunities.

As a staple of the Courtland area, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often focusing on fostering a supportive environment that addresses the needs of a diverse student body. Southampton High is recognized for its athletic programs and community engagement efforts, which help maintain strong ties between the school and local residents. Through its commitment to instruction and student development, the school aims to cultivate civic responsibility and academic success among the youth of Southampton County.
704
Total Students
52.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    346 (49.1%)
  • Black
    308 (43.8%)
  • Two or More
    28 (4.0%)
  • Hispanic
    18 (2.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: Southampton County Public Schools
Phone: (757)653-2751
Website: http://www.southampton.k12.va.us/Domain/339
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 704
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 639
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 9 192
Grade 10 197
Grade 11 169
Grade 12 146
Gender Ratio
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