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Virginia High School


Long Crescent Drive
276-821-5858

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Mission:  Our mission is to provide learning opportunities with the most up-to-date technologies and methodologies to all students.  Our goal is to produce well-rounded graduates who are prepared to further their educational, cultural, and vocational interest and to succeed as citizens in a competitive and changing world.

Beliefs:  Virginia High School is a public institution dedicated to the service of the community  Recognizing the importance of each individual, the school offers an extensive program that satisfies the needs of the student and provides a foundation for endeavors after high school.  In support of this statement, the faculty believes:

  • that each student has the privilege to pursue an education that will cultivate interest, develop potential, and contribute to the intellectual, democratic, and social values which serve as guides for personal, family and community living;

  • that each student is entitled to an environment that recognizes individual differences, special characteristics, and unique needs and cultivates intellectual abilities;

  • that each student should be given the proper framework to acquire and maintain good physical and emotional health and develop an appreciation of aesthetic values and growth in creative interests and abilities;

  • that each student be recognized as a worthwhile individual and be encouraged to identify and implement the inherent rights, duties, and responsibilities to self, school, community, and nation;

  • that each student be offered the opportunity for career counseling and assessments of abilities, aptitudes, interest, and education needs;

  • that the school has a responsibility to promote an appreciation of the American democratic commitment through an understanding and appreciation of the national heritage, especially its institutions, traditions, and values, and that the student is encouraged to accept responsibility for evaluating and contributing to the nation;

  • that the school assist the student in identifying the continual changes occurring in the American society in preparation for social, economic, and occupational competency; and

  • that all facets of the school community form a cooperative effort for improvement and advancement so that the educational system will reflect a sound basis for accreditation, an effective school program, high professional standards, and supportive relationships.

Location:  Long Crescent Drive - Bristol Virginia, 24201    Driving Directions

Contact Numbers:  Phone (276) 821-5858 - Fax (276) 821-5851

Principal:  Ina Danko

Asst. Principals:  Brenda Carroll and Ronnie Collins

Enrollment:  690 (approximately)

Grade Levels:  9 - 12
 
                                             End-of-Course Scores
                                            Spring 2006

Virginia High School

Writing 96% World History II 92%
English 97% U.S. History 98%
Algebra I 93% World Geography 90%
Algebra II 95% Earth Science 91%
Geometry 90% Biology 96%
World History I 94% Chemistry 97%

                                    SAT Scores 2006
  VHS
 Average
State  Average National Average
Critical Reading 508 512 503
Math 504 513 518
Writing 529 500 497

Accreditations/Awards: 

  • Fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Virginia State Department of Education

 

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