Rockbridge County High

Rockbridge County Public Schools
143 Greenhouse Rd
Lexington, VA 24450
916 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Rockbridge County High School, located in Lexington, Virginia, serves as the primary public secondary institution for the surrounding county. Situated in a picturesque area of the Shenandoah Valley, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for both higher education and workforce entry. The school takes pride in its academic rigor, offering a range of college preparatory courses and extracurricular opportunities designed to foster well-rounded student development.

Beyond academics, the school functions as a hub for local spirit, hosting a variety of athletics, arts programs, and vocational training initiatives. Its location near major regional institutions, such as Washington and Lee University and the Virginia Military Institute, often provides students with unique educational enrichment opportunities. As part of the Rockbridge County Public Schools system, the institution focuses on cultivating a supportive environment that prioritizes student engagement, citizenship, and academic achievement within the rural Virginia landscape.
916
Total Students
76.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    769 (84.0%)
  • Hispanic
    63 (6.9%)
  • Two or More
    46 (5.0%)
  • Black
    27 (2.9%)
  • Asian
    8 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    3 (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: Rockbridge County Public Schools
Phone: (540)463-5555
Website: http://rchs.rockbridge.k12.va.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 916
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 76.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 552
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 9 199
Grade 10 243
Grade 11 236
Grade 12 238
Gender Ratio
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