Rural Retreat High

Wythe County Public Schools
321 E Buck St
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
300 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Rural Retreat High School, located in the small town of Rural Retreat, Virginia, serves as a central hub for the local community within the Wythe County Public Schools system. As a small, rural institution, it fosters a close-knit educational environment where students benefit from strong connections with their teachers and peers. The school is deeply integrated into the culture of the area, often acting as a focal point for community events and spirit, maintaining the traditions characteristic of a tight-knit Appalachian town.

Academically and extracurricularly, Rural Retreat High focuses on providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for both higher education and the workforce. Despite its modest size, the school offers a variety of athletic programs and clubs that encourage student involvement and leadership development. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to bridge the gap between traditional academic standards and the unique needs of a rural student population, ensuring that every learner has the opportunity to thrive in a personalized setting.
300
Total Students
23.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    285 (95.0%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (2.0%)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.0%)
  • Black
    3 (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: Wythe County Public Schools
Phone: (276)686-4143
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 239
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 77
Grade 10 76
Grade 11 73
Grade 12 74
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
George Wythe High
Wythe County Public Schools
421 Students
1 Maroon Way
Wytheville, VA 24382 (9.8 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th