James River High School
School Overview
James River High School is a public school located in Buchanan, Virginia. It is a school in Botetourt County Public Schools district.
According to the Virginia state assessment result, 90% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 92% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 548 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 38 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 548 students are attending James River High School. By gender, there are 299 and 249 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
James River High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 66 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66 | 41 | 25 |
| Total | 66 | 41 | 25 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 38 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for James River High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. All teachers are certified. 92.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 38 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 38 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 5.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 2.6% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 274 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 13,264 Households |
| Population | 33,006 |
| Male | 16,365 |
| Female | 16,978 |
| Child Population | 8,630 |
| Total Housing Units | 14,884 Units |
| Average House Value | $227,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $908 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.20% |
| Average Household Income | $71,110 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 95.89% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
James River High School offers 7 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 34 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 62 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at James River High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 7 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 34 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 4 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 33 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 62 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Botetourt County Public Schools
In Botetourt County Public Schools, 12 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.