Essex High School (Virginia)
| Essex High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
833 High School Circle Tappahannock , Virginia 22560 United States | |
| Coordinates | 37°55′29.5″N 76°52′3.9″W / 37.924861°N 76.867750°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, high school |
| Motto | Home of the Trojans |
| Founded | 1978 |
| School district | Essex County Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Dr. Marvin Jones[1] |
| Principal | Rashaad Pitt |
| Teaching staff | 29.00 (FTE)[2] |
| Grades | 8–12 |
| Enrollment | 410[2] (2023-24) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14.14[2] |
| Language | English |
| Color(s) | Purple and gold |
| Athletics conference | Virginia High School League Northern Neck District Conference 43 - 1A East |
| Mascot | Trojan |
| Feeder schools | Essex Intermediate School Tappahannock Elementary School |
| Website | Official site |
Essex High School is a high school located in the town of Tappahannock, in Essex County, Virginia, United States.
Academics
EHS is ranked among the top 15,000~ public high schools in America, and 290~ in Virginia. The school is performing below expectations on state testing, Math 64%, Reading 78%, and Science 65%. The graduation rate is 96%.[3]
Notable alumni
- Chris Brown — singer, songwriter, dancer and actor (attended)
- Darryl Hammond — Arena Football League player
- Stacy Tutt — former NFL football player
References
- ^ Essex High
- ^ a b c "Essex High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- ^ "Essex High School". usnews.com. Retrieved December 17, 2022.