Smithfield High

Isle of Wight County Public Schools
14171 Turner Dr
Smithfield, VA 23430
1,322 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Smithfield High School, located in Smithfield, Virginia, serves as a central pillar of the Isle of Wight County School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it is committed to providing a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous academic instruction with diverse extracurricular opportunities. The school aims to prepare its students for success in higher education and the workforce by fostering an environment that emphasizes both personal growth and community involvement.

The school is well-regarded for its school spirit and active athletic programs, often serving as a focal point for the surrounding community. In addition to core academic subjects, Smithfield High offers a variety of elective courses and clubs, allowing students to explore interests ranging from the arts and technology to leadership and civic engagement. Through its focus on character development and student achievement, the school strives to equip its graduates with the skills and values necessary to become productive, engaged citizens.
1,322
Total Students
81.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    692 (52.3%)
  • Black
    424 (32.1%)
  • Two or More
    93 (7.0%)
  • Hispanic
    89 (6.7%)
  • Asian
    16 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (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: Isle of Wight County Public Schools
Phone: (757)357-3108
Website: http://shs.iwcs.k12.va.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 81.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 394
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28

* 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 9 349
Grade 10 330
Grade 11 311
Grade 12 332
Gender Ratio