Highland High

Highland County Public Schools
244 Myers/Moon Rd
Monterey, VA 24465
103 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Highland High School, located at 244 Myers/Moon Rd in Monterey, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary education institution for Highland County. As one of the smallest public high schools in Virginia, it is characterized by a close-knit, rural atmosphere that emphasizes personalized instruction and strong community connections. The school operates within a tight-knit mountain community, often acting as a central hub for local events and fostering a collaborative relationship between students, families, and staff.

Because of its intimate size, Highland High provides a unique educational environment where students benefit from small class sizes and significant individual attention from educators. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while navigating the logistical challenges of serving a sparsely populated, mountainous region. By maintaining a focus on academic core requirements and community-based extracurricular involvement, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education or the workforce despite the inherent constraints of its isolated, rural location.
103
Total Students
15.4
Full-Time Teachers
6.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    97 (94.2%)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.9%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.0%)
  • Black
    1 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    1 (1.0%)
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: Highland County Public Schools
Phone: (540)468-6320
Website: http://www.highland.k12.va.us/page/highland-high-school
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 103
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 37
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 6 20
Grade 7 11
Grade 8 14
Grade 9 17
Grade 10 7
Grade 11 18
Grade 12 16
Gender Ratio