Rappahannock High School Explained

Rappahannock High School should not be confused with Rappahannock County High School.

Rappahannock High School
Address:6914 Richmond Road
City:Warsaw
County:Richmond
State:Virginia
Zipcode:22572
Country:United States
Established:c. 1930
District:Richmond County Public Schools
Us Nces District Id:5103270
Us Nces School Id:510327001409
Principal:David Ferguson
Faculty:37.49
Secondary Years Taught:8th through 12th grades
Enrollment:500 students
Ratio:13.34
Team Name:Raiders
Colors:Red and gray [1]
Website:https://www.richmond-county.k12.va.us/rhs/home

Rappahannock High School (RHS) is a secondary school serving pupils in grades 8–12 of the Richmond County Public Schools in Warsaw, Virginia, on the Northern Neck peninsula.

Facilities

In 2013, the Richmond County Public Schools district planned to eliminate the district's intermediate school by combining grades six and seven with the elementary school, and grades 8–12 in the high school.[2] A new facility was constructed for grades eleven and twelve, while the existing high school building accommodated grades eight through ten. The new construction was described in 2015 as a "90,000 square foot addition to Rappahannock High School".[3] The addition included larger classrooms, a 600 seat auditorium, and a new gymnasium.

The auditorium has been named in honor of Richmond County's retiring superintendent, "Dr. James G. Smith Auditorium".[4]

Academics

In 2013 Virginia public schools had higher than national average SAT scores in critical reading, mathematics, and writing, but schools in the Northern Neck all had scores lower than both the state and national average scores. Rappahannock High School had the closest to average scores, and the highest scores in the Northern Neck.[5]

Niche reported in 2022 that 85% of Rappahannock High School students scored as proficient on state tests in math, 82% are proficient in reading, and 19% of RHS student enroll in Advanced Placement courses.[6]

U.S. News & World Report awarded RHS silver medals for its state rankings of 38th in 2014[7] and 39th in 2015.[8] Factors considered in the rankings included reading and math proficiency on state Standards of Learning tests, college readiness and student/teacher ratios. RHS student proficiency in 2014 averaged 99% in reading and 74% in math, both higher than the Virginia average; 28% of seniors took Advanced Placement exams, with 22% of seniors passing.

Co-curricular activities

Athletics

In 2022, athletes in three RHS sports won regional championships, in soccer, baseball, and softball. The Raiders soccer team won their third Region 1A title in a row and their fourth in five seasons. The baseball team beat rival Lancaster in the final game to secure the title.[14] In softball, the 2022 Lady Raiders beat the Chincoteague Lady Ponies team in eight innings to become regional champs.

The RHS Lady Raiders had previously won the state championship in 2014.[15] [16]

Notable alumni

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rappahannock High School. 2024-04-22. Virginia High School League. en-US.
  2. News: Jun 26, 2013 . Citizens overwhelmingly support no fees for school . en . News on the Neck . 2022-08-24.
  3. Web site: January 28, 2015 . New Rappahannock High School addition in Richmond County is coming together . 2022-08-24 . News on the Neck . en.
  4. Web site: Dr. James G. Smith Auditorium . 2022-08-24 . News on the Neck . en.
  5. Web site: Oct 28, 2013 . Rappahannock leads pack again . 2022-08-24 . News on the Neck . en.
  6. Web site: Explore Rappahannock High School . 2022-08-27 . Niche . en.
  7. Web site: May 7, 2014 . Rappahannock High School listed among top 40 high schools in state, top 1,700 in nation . 2022-08-24 . News on the Neck . en.
  8. Web site: May 27, 2015 . Rappahannock ranks 39th in Virginia, 1551st in nation on U.S. News and World Report list . 2022-08-24 . News on the Neck . en.
  9. Web site: Feb 18, 2015 . Rappahannock High School leadership students donate clothing to people in need . 2022-08-24 . News on the Neck . en.
  10. Web site: Jan 22, 2015 . Rappahannock finishes runner-up to Rappahannock County in Conference 43 Scholastic Bowl Tournament . 2022-08-24 . News on the Neck . en.
  11. Web site: May 10, 2017 . Shark Tank comes to Rappahannock High . 2022-08-24 . News on the Neck . en.
  12. Web site: February 27, 2018 . State Poet Laureate comes to school . 2022-08-24 . News on the Neck . en.
  13. Web site: Feb 27, 2019 . Rappahannock High School Beta Club competes at State Convention . 2022-08-24 . News on the Neck . en.
  14. Web site: Scripture . Lee . June 8, 2022 . Rappahannock takes all three regional championships . 2022-08-24 . News on the Neck . en.
  15. Web site: June 18, 2014 . Rappahannock High School softball team in Richmond County wins 1A state championship against William Campbell, 5-0 . 2022-08-24 . News on the Neck . en.
  16. Web site: Rappahannock High School softball team recognized, honored for winning state championship . 2022-08-24 . News on the Neck . en.

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