Rappahannock County High

Rappahannock County Public Schools
12576 Lee Highway
Washington, VA 22747
316 Students
High School 8th - 12th
School Overview
Rappahannock County High School, located in Washington, Virginia, serves as the singular public high school for Rappahannock County. Situated in a rural, scenic setting, the school focuses on fostering a close-knit community environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty. The institution is committed to preparing students for diverse post-secondary paths, offering a blend of rigorous core academic coursework alongside extracurricular activities that emphasize student leadership and community engagement.

Beyond standard academics, the school provides various opportunities for student development, including athletics, arts programs, and career-readiness initiatives. By leveraging its position within a smaller school district, Rappahannock County High maintains a strong connection between the school and the local community, promoting a supportive culture that prioritizes student success and holistic development. Further information regarding their specific curricula, school policies, and calendar can be found on their official website.
316
Total Students
30.7
Full-Time Teachers
10.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    256 (81.0%)
  • Hispanic
    37 (11.7%)
  • Two or More
    18 (5.7%)
  • Black
    4 (1.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
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: Rappahannock County Public Schools
Phone: (540)227-0745
Website: http://www.rappahannockschools.us
Grade Range: 8th - 12th
Total Students: 316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 167
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 8 70
Grade 9 59
Grade 10 66
Grade 11 65
Grade 12 56
Gender Ratio