Franklin County High School(FCHS) is located in Rocky Mount, Virginia. Approximately 1900 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.
| Franklin County High School | |
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| Type | Public high school |
| Motto | Vires per scientiam (Strength through knowledge) |
| Established | 1950 |
| School district | Franklin County Public Schools |
| Principal | Reyhan Deskins |
| Faculty | 165.50 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9 - 12 [1] |
| Enrollment | 1,904 (2022–23) [1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 11.50[1] |
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| Athletics conference | Blue Ridge District |
| Team name | Eagles |
| Rivals | Staunton River High School, E.C. Glass High School, & William Fleming High School |
| Website | School website |
As of the 2022–23 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,904 students and 165.50 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student-teacher ratio of 11.50.[1]
Today
editThis section needs additional citations for verification. (February 2022) |
The school covers twenty five acres and participates in 21 Varsity level sports. The principal of FCHS is Jon Crutchfield.[2][3]
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]
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)" [4] among other colleges.
Special Opportunities/Programs/Offers
editRoanoke Valley Governor's School
editRoanoke Valley Governor's School(RVGS) A magnet school for a select number of students who applied and have exemplary academic records.[5] Franklin County High School(FCHS) is part of the Roanoke Valley district which RVGS pulls students from.[6]
Eagle Tech
editOriginally 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]
Notable alumni
edit- Todd Bodine, NASCAR veteran.[7]
- Virgil Goode, former U.S. Congressman.[8]
- Josh Grisetti, Broadway, television and film actor. (attended but did not graduate)[9]
- Ron Hodges, former Major League Baseball player
- Dwaine Board, former National Football League player and defensive line coach
- Tarell Basham, NFL and UFL outside linebacker
- Nick Robertson, MLB pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Franklin County High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- ^ Fabris, Casey (11 May 2016). "Crutchfield new Franklin County High School principal". Roanoke Times. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ "Administration". fchs.frco.k12.va.us. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ HAIRSTON, STACEY (May 30, 2013). "Class of 2013 garners $3.9 million in scholarships". The Franklin News Post. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
- ^ "STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022: The Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science and Technology". Roanoke Valley Governor's School. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
- ^ "Participating School Divisions". Roanoke Valley Governor's School. Blackboard, Inc. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- ^ BODINE: Trying to One Up Career Best 2nd at Martinsville. TruckSeries.com. Retrieved on 2008-04-19.
- ^ Virgil Goode details Archived 2011-07-23 at the Wayback Machine accessed 19 November 2007
- ^ Hernandez, Ernio (10 February 2009). "PLAYBILL.COM'S CUE & A: Josh Grisetti". Playbill. Retrieved 20 December 2018.