Varina High School

Varina High School
Address
Map
7053 Messer Road

Henrico
,
Virginia
23231

United States
Coordinates37°28′24.9″N 77°22′39.9″W / 37.473583°N 77.377750°W / 37.473583; -77.377750
Information
School typePublic, High school
MottoLearn Today Lead Tomorrow
Founded1909
School districtHenrico County Public Schools
SuperintendentAmy Cashwell
PrincipalCherita Sears
Staff100.78 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,588 (2017–18)[1]
Student to teacher ratio15.76[1]
LanguageEnglish
Color(s)    Navy Blue and Vegas Gold
Athletics conferenceVirginia High School League (4A Capital District)
MascotBlue Devils
RivalHighland Springs
Hermitage
Henrico
Websitevarinahs.henricoschools.us

Varina High School is located in eastern Henrico County, Virginia. It is one of nine high schools in Henrico County Public Schools and was founded in 1909, with the current campus opening in 1963. The school's mascot is the Blue Devil, branded after Duke Blue Devils, and competes in the Virginia High School League as part of the 4A Capital District.

History

Varina School was founded in 1909, the second oldest consolidated school in Virginia, which is now home to Varina Elementary. In 1916, the high school became accredited under the leadership of principal George F. Baker. In 1920, it became the Varina Agricultural High School. The current school opened on the Messer Road campus in 1963. It housed grades seven through twelve until John Rolfe Middle School opened in 1979. In 2009, Varina High School began a three-year, $30-million renovation project of the facility and grounds. [2]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ a b c "Varina High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
  2. ^ "Varina High School" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-09-22.