James Wood High

James Wood High is a mid-sized high school in Virginia, with an address in Winchester. It is open to students in grades 9 through 12 and enrolls 1,462 students. That is 21% above the average of about 1,213 students for high schools in Virginia.

In Frederick County Public Schools, 19 schools enroll a combined 14,447 students.

Of every 100 students at James Wood High, about 75 are White. It is also 15% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 3% Black, and 2% Asian. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 41%.

The school has 104 full-time-equivalent teachers and a ratio of 14.1 students per teacher. The average for high schools in Virginia is about 13.9:1. The school reported 32% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. It compares with 46% for public schools in Frederick County.

James Wood High holds a C+ allk12 Grade, placing it above 35% of Virginia public high schools.

Compared with Virginia schools that have similar shares of low-income students, James Wood High's results are 5.1 points below predicted: 74.3% against 79.3%.

In Frederick County, the median household earns about $97,606 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 32%, and roughly 4% of residents are in poverty. Across Frederick County, 20 public schools serve about 13,574 students.

Among nearby public schools, Apple Pie Ridge Elementary is closest at about 0.1 miles. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of James Wood High. Among the 9 closest schools with test data, this one included, James Wood High ranks 1st on average proficiency.

The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Fringe, meaning it is in rural territory close to an urban area.

The school's enrollment increased 6% from 2020-21 to 2024-25.

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