West Point Middle/High

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434 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

West Point High School, located at 2700 Mattaponi Ave in West Point, Virginia, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the town of West Point. As part of a small, close-knit school division, the school is known for fostering a tight community atmosphere where students benefit from individualized attention and strong relationships with faculty and staff. The school typically serves students in grades 8 through 12, reflecting the unique structure of the West Point Public Schools district.

The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of the town, often serving as a hub for community events and regional pride. Academically and athletically, West Point High focuses on providing a well-rounded experience, offering a range of extracurricular activities and sports programs that encourage student engagement. By maintaining a smaller student body size compared to neighboring districts, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the workforce.

434

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Point Middle/High
Demographic	Student Count
White	311
Hispanic	26
Black	49
Asian	9
Two or More	36
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
311 (71.7%)
Black
49 (11.3%)
Two or More
36 (8.3%)
Hispanic
26 (6.0%)
Asian
9 (2.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
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:	West Point Public Schools
Phone:	(804)843-3630
Website:	http://wphs.wpschools.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
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 6 59

Grade 7 67

Grade 8 61

Grade 9 60

Grade 10 53

Grade 11 74

Grade 12 60