Serving 430 students in grades 9-12, Fort Chiswell High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 430 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in VA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Fort Chiswell High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Chiswell High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Chiswell High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Chiswell High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Fort Chiswell High School?
430 students attend Fort Chiswell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Fort Chiswell High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Chiswell High School?
Fort Chiswell High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Chiswell High School offer ?
Fort Chiswell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Chiswell High School part of?
I am currently attending FCHS. I would recomend this school on the basis that it is a great school at the core. Yes, we have no where near enough funding. Most things are out dated and the sports field and stands needs to be completly redone. But this is part of why so many love it. Its old but it works. We have an enormous amount of school spirit and drive to succed. Every school has problems but its the few that try to move past them that truely make a difference. This is one im proud to say does.. Small school, big personality.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - ramah
511/15/2010
I believe the percentage of student graduates speaks for itself! The food may stink, the heat may be old and not work on occasion and yes they could always use more money from the state to improve. However I think it speaks very highly of our teaching staff that our graduation percentage is 98%. Keep up the good work.
- Posted by Parent - smars
29/26/2007
Fort Chiswell High School is a sorry excuse for a modern high school. As a former student, I can honestly say that we have LITTLE HEAT in the winter, poor cafeteria food, dangerously aged desks, unmotivated students, damaged lockers, faulty leadership skills of the principal, poor bleachers, gym equipment, concession stands and fields-among other things. The state should really take a look at what their funding is going to.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - cmcon
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 430 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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