James Wood High

161 Apple Pie Ridge Rd
Winchester, VA 22603

www.frederick.k12.va.us

1,462 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

James Wood High School, located in Winchester, Virginia, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Frederick County Public Schools district. Situated on Apple Pie Ridge Road, the school is known for being a central pillar of the local community, offering a rigorous academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular activities. The school takes pride in its long-standing traditions and maintains a strong focus on preparing its students for success in higher education, the workforce, or military service.

The institution emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by balancing academic achievement with robust athletic programs, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. As part of the Frederick County school system, James Wood High is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes student engagement and personal growth. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific department resources, the official district website at [www.frederick.k12.va.us](http://www.frederick.k12.va.us) serves as the primary hub for administrative and community updates.

1,462

Total Students

104.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Wood High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,100
Hispanic	218
Black	41
Asian	34
Two or More	62
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,100 (75.2%)
Hispanic
218 (14.9%)
Two or More
62 (4.2%)
Black
41 (2.8%)
Asian
34 (2.3%)
American Indian
5 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

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:	Frederick County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)667-5226
Website:	http://www.frederick.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	104.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	429
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 9 381

Grade 10 364

Grade 11 337

Grade 12 380