At a glance
Reported students
384
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.87
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia high enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
285.5
Chilhowie High: 384 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
14.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 421
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37.85
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.1:1
What the reported data says about Chilhowie High
Chilhowie High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Chilhowie. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Smyth County Public Schools. NCES reports 384 students for 2024–25.
Among 325 high schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 1,140 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (93%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.4%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Chilhowie High
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.87 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 10%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.15
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.08
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White93%
- Hispanic4.4%
- Black1.6%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
3 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Smyth County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Marion Senior High
High · Grades 09–12
563 reported students
Northwood High
High · Grades 09–12
204 reported students
Marion Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
401 reported students
Oak Point Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
352 reported students
Smyth County Virtual
Elementary · Grades KG–02
339 reported students
Marion Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
298 reported students