Covington High School serves 339 students in grades 8-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
9%
22%
White
76%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Covington High School?
339 students attend Covington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Covington High School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Covington High School?
Covington High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Covington High School offer ?
Covington High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Covington High School part of?
Covington High School is part of Alleghany Highlands School District.
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