Tazewell High School
| Tazewell High School | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
627 Fincastle Road , 24651 United States 37°7′29.8″N 81°30′18.4″W / 37.124944°N 81.505111°W | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Locale | Town, Distant[1] |
School district | Tazewell County Public Schools |
NCES District ID | 5103810 |
| Superintendent | Christopher Stacy |
NCES School ID | 510381001668 |
Principal | Nathan Cline |
Teaching staff | 44.25 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 509 (2024–25)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 11.50[1] |
| Language | English |
| Colors | Kelly Green and White |
| Mascot | Bulldog |
| Rival Schools | Graham High School, Richlands High School (Virginia) |
| Athletic Conference | Southwest District Region IV |
| Website | Official Site |
Tazewell High School (THS) is a public secondary school in Tazewell, Virginia, United States. It is part of Tazewell County Public Schools and is located on Fincastle Road. As of the 2024–2025 school year, enrollment was about 509 students.[1]
History
Prior to the current location, Tazewell High School was located in three other areas: the current locations of the Tazewell County Courthouse, the Tazewell branch of the Tazewell County Library, and the Tazewell County Administration Building.
The current location was built in 1954.
The Virginia Constitution of 1870, also known as the Underwood Constitution, establishes universal, free public education in the Commonwealth. Tazewell High School was established in October 1872.
In 1909 the old bank building which housed Tazewell High School was torn down to make way for a new school structure. This new building was first occupied on August 19, 1909, and included both elementary and high school students.
Notable alumni
- Kathryn Harrold, actress[2]
- Francis A. Hopkins, US representative from Kentucky[3]
- Emilee Hackney, author[4]
- Billy Wagner, 1990 MLB baseball player and member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame[5][6][7]
- George Grimes, NFL Football player, 1948 Detroit Lions[8]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Tazewell High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
- ↑ Leslie, Terry W. Mullins, Louise B.; Terry W. Mullins (2006). Tazewell. Arcadia Publishing. p. 87. ISBN 9780738543864. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
- ↑ Dodge, Andrew R.; Koed, Betty K. (2005). Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774-2005. Government Printing Office. p. 1276. ISBN 9780160731761.
- ↑ Telegraph, Larry Hypes Bluefield Daily (August 8, 2026). "Emilee's "All That's Unseen" will chill, thrill and entertain". Bluefield Daily Telegraph. Retrieved August 30, 2026.
- ↑ Gonzalez, Roger (April 30, 2012). "Billy Wagner coaching at The Miller School in Charlottesville, Va". Bristol Herald Courier. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
- ↑ Hayes, Tim (November 2, 2008). "Locals In the Pros: Billy Wagner Discusses Future". Bristol Herald Courier. WJHL-TV. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
- ↑ Krider, Dave (May 2, 2013). "Billy Wagner returns home to coach son's high school team, run charity". MaxPreps. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
- ↑ "George Grimes". NFL.com. Retrieved October 18, 2019.