Buffalo Gap High

Augusta County Public Schools
1800 Buffalo Gap Hwy
Swoope, VA 24479
410 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Buffalo Gap High School, located in the rural community of Swoope, Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for students within Augusta County. As a public high school, it emphasizes a traditional academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary education or the workforce. The school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where students benefit from a smaller, community-focused setting while having access to the broader resources provided by the Augusta County Public Schools division.

Beyond the classroom, Buffalo Gap High School maintains a strong focus on school spirit and student engagement through its athletics, arts, and career-technical education initiatives. The school serves as a focal point for the local community, often bringing residents together through sports events and academic milestones. By balancing rigorous state-mandated academic standards with opportunities for personal growth, the school aims to develop well-rounded citizens who are equipped to contribute meaningfully to their community and beyond.
410
Total Students
32.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    384 (93.7%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (3.2%)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.4%)
  • Black
    1 (0.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    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: Augusta County Public Schools
Phone: (540)337-6021
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 241
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 9 106
Grade 10 102
Grade 11 87
Grade 12 115
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Staunton High
Staunton City Public Schools
766 Students
1301 N Coalter St
Staunton, VA 24401 (9.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th