Central High

King and Queen County Public Schools
17024 The Trail
King And Queen C H, VA 23085
265 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Central High School is a public secondary school located in King and Queen Court House, Virginia. As part of the King and Queen County Public Schools division, the school serves the rural community by providing a comprehensive educational program for students in the surrounding area. Given the school's location in a small, historic county seat, it functions as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a close-knit learning environment that focuses on student development and academic achievement.

The school is known for its small student body, which allows for more personalized interaction between students and faculty. Like many schools in the region, Central High is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment or entry into the workforce. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and academic programs, the school strives to foster a well-rounded educational experience that reflects the traditional values and unique geographic character of King and Queen County.
265
Total Students
25.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
106.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    118 (44.5%)
  • Black
    92 (34.7%)
  • Two or More
    30 (11.3%)
  • Hispanic
    24 (9.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
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: King and Queen County Public Schools
Phone: (804)785-6102
Website: http://www.kqps.net
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 283
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 7 46
Grade 8 36
Grade 9 49
Grade 10 39
Grade 11 40
Grade 12 55
Gender Ratio
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West Point Public Schools
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2700 Mattaponi Ave
West Point, VA 23181 (9.3 miles away)
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