John S. Battle High School
John S. Battle High School is a high school located in the Southwest portion of Virginia in Washington County. Built in 1959, the school was named after former Virginia Governor John S. Battle.
| John S. Battle High School | |
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| Address | |
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21264 Battle Hill Drive , 24202 | |
| Coordinates | 36°38′33.9″N 82°6′14.5″W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, high school |
| Founded | 1959 |
| School district | Washington County School Division |
| Superintendent | Dr. Brian C. Ratliff |
| Principal | Mr. Jimmy King |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 611[1] (2016-17) |
| Language | English |
| Color(s) | Green and White |
| Athletics conference | Clinch Mountain District Region D |
| Mascot | Trojan |
| Rival | Virginia High School Abingdon High School |
| Newspaper | Trojan Voice |
| Feeder schools | High Point Elementary and Valley Institute Elementary to Wallace Middle School |
| Website | Official Site |
Extracurricular activities
Baseball
John Battle won the state championships for baseball in 2000 and 2001.[2]
Volleyball
John Battle won the state championships for volleyball in 1989 and 1991.
Tennis
The John Battle Girls' Tennis team won the 2008 state championship.[3]
Notable alumni
References
- "John S. Battle High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
- http://www.heraldcourier.com/sports/hubbard-battle-s-davis-departs-with-pride-in-his-players/article_a3af56f0-4e33-11e7-aaf8-3b612041923b.html
- Dent, Bucky. "John Battle Wins State Team And Double Title, Captures Triple Crown". Bristol, VA: Bristol Herald Courier. Archived from the original on 2008-06-09. Retrieved 2008-06-08.
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