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| Tazewell High School | |
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627 Fincastle Road , 24651 United States | |
| Coordinates | 37°7′29.8″N81°30′18.4″W / 37.124944°N 81.505111°W /37.124944; -81.505111 |
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| School type | Publichigh school |
| School district | Tazewell County Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Christopher Stacy |
| Principal | Jerry Smith |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 530 (2017-18)[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 inTazewell, Virginia, United States. It is part ofTazewell County Public Schools and is located on Fincastle Road. As of the 2007-2008 school year, enrollment was around 500 students.
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.
TheVirginia 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.
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