Bland County High

http:\\bland.k12.va.us

517 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Bland County High School, located at 176 Eagles Road in Rocky Gap, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the rural Bland County community. As a cornerstone of the local school district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for both higher education and the workforce, while maintaining the close-knit, supportive atmosphere characteristic of a small-town educational environment.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Bland County High is home to the "Eagles" mascot and emphasizes a strong commitment to student development through athletics, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. By leveraging its scenic Appalachian setting, the school plays a vital role in the social and civic life of the county, striving to balance traditional educational values with the resources necessary to support student success in a modern, ever-changing landscape.

517

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bland County High
Demographic	Student Count
White	423
Hispanic	15
Black	40
Asian	17
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
423 (81.8%)
Black
40 (7.7%)
Two or More
20 (3.9%)
Asian
17 (3.3%)
Hispanic
15 (2.9%)
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:	Bland County Public Schools
Phone:	(276)928-1100
Website:	http://http:\\bland.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	517
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	274
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 6 52

Grade 7 203

Grade 8 44

Grade 9 47

Grade 10 53

Grade 11 61

Grade 12 57