Dan River High

100 Dan River Wildcat Cir
Ringgold, VA 24586

583 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Dan River High School, located in Ringgold, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the Pittsylvania County Public Schools system. As a rural public high school, it fosters a close-knit academic community where the faculty and staff focus on preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to enter the workforce, enlist in the military, or pursue higher education. The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the local community, maintaining a strong emphasis on tradition and school spirit while striving to meet the diverse educational needs of its student body.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Dan River High School is well-known for its vibrant extracurricular environment, particularly its athletic programs. Operating under the "Wildcat" mascot, the school maintains a proud athletic legacy that helps build character, leadership, and camaraderie among its students. With a commitment to both academic rigor and holistic development, the school serves as a vital hub for the Ringgold area, aiming to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

583

Total Students

41.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dan River High
Demographic	Student Count
White	325
Hispanic	25
Black	200
Asian	4
Two or More	27
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
325 (55.7%)
Black
200 (34.3%)
Two or More
27 (4.6%)
Hispanic
25 (4.3%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
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:	Pittsylvania County Public Schools
Phone:	(434)822-7081
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	583
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	499
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 9 169

Grade 10 144

Grade 11 137

Grade 12 133