What grades does Jefferson Forest High serve?

Jefferson Forest High operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Forest area.

Where is Jefferson Forest High located?

Jefferson Forest High is a urban school in Forest, VA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Forest High?

The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Forest High is 16.6:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Forest, VA?

Schools in Forest include Jefferson Forest High and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Forest area.

VAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Jefferson Forest High — School Profile & District Info

High|Forest, Virginia|Bedford County Public Schools

Forest, VA 24551

School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,311

Student:Teacher

16.6:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Bedford County Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

22.0%

Phone

(434)525-2674

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

81%

72th percentile in VA

Math Proficiency

59%

55th percentile in VA

Graduation Rate

91%

Chronic Absenteeism

5.6%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

31 courses offered

290 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

223 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

332 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

131 test takers

Athletics

6 sports, 9 teams

156 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.4:1

Near average in VA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,802

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

98% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,519

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,353

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,631

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 15%State 53%Local 33%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$279,954

+1.3% 1yr+37.2% 5yr

Lynchburg, VA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

15.9%

Below 150% poverty line

2.9%

Unemployment rate

6.1%

Uninsured residents

7.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,143

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,058

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

81%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Other Health Impairment

265 (25%)

Specific Learning Disability

256 (24%)

Speech/Language Impairment

148 (14%)

Autism

117 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

102 (10%)

Emotional Disturbance

99 (9%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,282

Current enrollment

Stable(-7% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Forest High

Jefferson Forest High has a total enrollment of 1,311 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Forest, VA.

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