Riverheads High

Augusta County Public Schools
19 Howardsville Rd
Staunton, VA 24401
467 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Riverheads High School, located in Staunton, Virginia, serves as a central hub for the surrounding Augusta County community. As a public secondary institution, it is known for maintaining a strong sense of school spirit and a traditional academic environment. The school provides a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, while offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including robust athletic programs and student-led clubs, which help foster a well-rounded educational experience.

The school is particularly recognized for its community-oriented atmosphere and the active involvement of parents and local residents. By emphasizing both academic achievement and character development, Riverheads High School aims to cultivate a supportive learning space for its diverse student body. Its location in the scenic Shenandoah Valley provides a unique backdrop for students to engage in both their studies and community service, reinforcing the school’s commitment to preparing students to be productive and responsible citizens.
467
Total Students
34.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    409 (87.6%)
  • Two or More
    26 (5.6%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (4.1%)
  • Black
    8 (1.7%)
  • Asian
    5 (1.1%)
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: Augusta County Public Schools
Phone: (540)337-1921
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 254
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 9 123
Grade 10 115
Grade 11 109
Grade 12 120
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Stuarts Draft High
Augusta County Public Schools
668 Students
1028 Augusta Farm Rd
Stuarts Draft, VA 24477 (7.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th