Bath County High

Bath County Public Schools
464 Charger Lane
Hot Springs, VA 24445
182 Students
High School 8th - 12th
School Overview
Bath County High School, located in the scenic mountain community of Hot Springs, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Bath County Public Schools district. As a small, rural school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a close-knit environment where faculty and staff are able to provide personalized attention to their students. The school is committed to fostering academic excellence while preparing students for a variety of post-secondary paths, including higher education, vocational training, and the workforce.

Beyond the traditional classroom, Bath County High offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations, which are central to the "Charger" school spirit. By leveraging its unique geographic location, the school often incorporates elements of the surrounding natural environment into its culture and programming. For families and community members, the school serves as a hub of local engagement, dedicated to maintaining high standards of citizenship and character development alongside its academic curriculum.
182
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
36.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    164 (90.1%)
  • Black
    8 (4.4%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (3.3%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5%)
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: Bath County Public Schools
Phone: (540)839-2431
Website: http://www.bath.k12.va.us/bchs
Grade Range: 8th - 12th
Total Students: 182
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 36.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 139
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 43
Grade 9 37
Grade 10 37
Grade 11 33
Grade 12 32
Gender Ratio