Rockbridge County High School

Rockbridge County High School is a secondary school in Lexington, Virginia.

Rockbridge County High School
Address
Map
143 Greenhouse Road

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24450

United States
Coordinates37°48′7″N 79°25′21.2″W / 37.80194°N 79.422556°W / 37.80194; -79.422556
Information
TypePublic secondary school
MottoTogether, We Are Rockbridge!
Established1992
School districtRockbridge County Public Schools
PrincipalMike Craft
Teaching staff74.40 (on an FTE basis)
Grades9-12
Enrollment976 (2016-17)[1]
Student to teacher ratio13.68
Color(s)Blue, Silver & White    
AthleticsBaseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Indoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling, Swimming, Lacrosse
Athletics conferenceValley District (VHSL)
NicknameWildcats
Websiterchs.rockbridge.k12.va.us

History

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Rockbridge County High School was built in 1992 to include all students in Rockbridge County and Lexington, Virginia in grades 9-12. This school consolidated the former Rockbridge High School, Lexington High School, and Natural Bridge High School. It is operated by Rockbridge County Public Schools. The school's mascot is the Wildcat.

Demographics

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The demographic breakdown of the 967 students enrolled for the 2017-2018 school year was:

  • Male - 52.8%
  • Female - 47.2%
  • Native American/Alaskan - 0.4%
  • Asian/Pacific islander - 1.3%
  • Black - 4.9%
  • Hispanic - 2.9%
  • White - 87.8%
  • Multiracial - 2.7%

In addition, 30.3% of the students were eligible for free or reduced lunch.[2]

Sports

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Rockbridge County High School currently supports 13 Varsity teams including Marching Band, Cheerleading (football and competition), Wrestling, Football, Volleyball, indoor/outdoor Boys' and Girls' track and field, Girls' and Boys' Basketball, Girls' and Boys' Lacrosse, Golf, Swimming, Baseball, Softball, Girls' and Boys' Soccer, Girls' and Boys' Tennis and 8 Junior Varsity teams including Cheerleading, Football, Volleyball, Baseball, Girls' and Boys' Soccer, Softball, Girls' and Boys' Basketball as well as an Academic Team.[3]

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "Rockbridge County High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  2. ^ "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Rockbridge County High". ed.gov. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  3. ^ "Rockbridge High School". www.rockbridgeathletics.org. Retrieved 2015-07-14.
  4. ^ Doughty, Doug (April 16, 2015). "Former All-Timesland boys basketball player Rowsey plans to transfer". The Roanoke Times. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
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