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James River High

PublicGrades 9–12
Buchanan, Virginia · Botetourt County Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students464
Student:Teacher14.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch36%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 480
464
Total Enrollment
State avg: 66%
36%-29.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

James River High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Buchanan, Virginia. The school enrolls 464 students. It is part of the Botetourt County Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictBotetourt County Public Schools
County51023
CityBuchanan
ZIP24066
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510042000171

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment464
White91.8%
Hispanic / Latino2.2%
Black / African American1.9%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
91.8%
Hispanic
2.2%
Black
1.9%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
3.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %36%
State Avg66%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)