Nandua High

Accomack County Public Schools
26350 Lankford Highway
Onley, VA 23418
621 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Nandua High School, located in Onley, Virginia, serves as a central educational institution for students in Accomack County. As a key part of the Accomack County Public Schools district, the school provides a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school is known for fostering a sense of community pride, often serving as a hub for local events and student-led activities on the Eastern Shore.

Beyond its core curriculum, Nandua High School offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations, which help promote student engagement and personal development. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with these diverse student activities, the school aims to cultivate a supportive environment that addresses the intellectual, social, and emotional needs of its student body.
621
Total Students
52.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    270 (43.5%)
  • White
    185 (29.8%)
  • Hispanic
    148 (23.8%)
  • Asian
    9 (1.4%)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
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: Accomack County Public Schools
Phone: (757)787-4514
Website: http://www.nhs.accomack.k12.va.us/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 605
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 9 173
Grade 10 162
Grade 11 143
Grade 12 143
Gender Ratio