Franklin County High School (Rocky Mount, Virginia)

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Franklin County High School
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Franklin County High School (Rocky Mount, Virginia)
700 Tanyard Rd.
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
United States
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Type Public high school
MottoVires per scientiam (Strength through knowledge)
Established1950
School districtFranklin County Public Schools
PrincipalJon D. Crutchfield
Faculty157.86 (on FTE basis) [1]
Grades9 - 12 [1]
Enrollment2,016 (2020-21) [1]
Student to teacher ratio12.77 [1]
Color(s)  
Athletics conferenceBlue Ridge District
Team nameEagles
RivalsStaunton River High School, E.C. Glass High School, & William Fleming High School
Information(540)483-0221
Website School website

Franklin County High School(FCHS) is located in Rocky Mount, Virginia. Approximately 2000 students attend Franklin County High School, which was founded in 1950. [1] Since its founding, Franklin County High School, commonly known as FCHS, has grown to the largest school in the state west of Richmond.

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As of the 2020-21 school year, the school had an enrollment of 2,016 students and 157.86 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student-teacher ratio of 12.77. [1]

Today

The school covers twenty five acres and participates in 21 Varsity level sports. The principal of FCHS is Jon Crutchfield. [ citation needed ]

The campus of Franklin County High School contains eight classroom buildings, three gymnasiums, two cafeterias and an alternative education building. It also includes a 400 m track, and a 6,000-seat football stadium. The swim team practices at the local YMCA. [ citation needed ]

Franklin County High School hosts foreign exchange students (in 2007 this included students from France, Norway and Germany). [ citation needed ]

Some students and teachers use EF Tours to travel abroad on vacation. [ citation needed ]

The senior class of 2013 received $3.9 million in scholarships, including a Naval Academy appointment worth $450,000 and scholarships from "Ferrum College (over $1 million), Emory and Henry ($350,000) and Roanoke College ($300,000)" [2] among other colleges.

Special Opportunities/Programs/Offers

Roanoke Valley Governor's School

Roanoke Valley Governor's School(RVGS) A magnet school for a select number of students who applied and have exemplary academic records. [3] Franklin County High School(FCHS) is part of the Roanoke Valley district which RVGS pulls students from. [4]

Eagle Tech

Originally located on West campus(2018-2019 and 2019-2020 school years). Eagle Tech is a set of courses that follow a Project-Based Learning(PBL) based learning approach. Currently located in the Tech A building near the Ramsey building and straight across from it. [ citation needed ]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Franklin County High School, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed December 29, 2020.
  2. ↑ HAIRSTON, STACEY (May 30, 2013). "Class of 2013 garners $3.9 million in scholarships". The Franklin News Post. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
  3. ↑ "STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022: The Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science and Technology". Roanoke Valley Governor's School. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
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