Essex High School (Virginia)
High school in Tappahannock, Virginia, United States
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Essex High School is a high school located in the town of Tappahannock, in Essex County, Virginia, United States.
School typePublic, high school
MottoHome of the Trojans
Founded1978
School district
Essex County Public Schools| Essex High School | |
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| Location | |
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833 High School Circle Tappahannock , Virginia 22560 United States 37°55′29.5″N 76°52′3.9″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 (on an FTE basis)[2] |
| Grades | 8–12 |
| Enrollment | 410[2] (2023-24) |
Student to teacher ratio | 14.14[2] |
| Language | English |
| Colors | 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 |
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
- Kam Robinson – college football linebacker for the Virginia Cavaliers[4]
- Stacy Tutt – former NFL football player
