Western State Hospital, called Western State Lunatic Asylum in its early years, is a hospital for the mentally ill in Staunton, Virginia, which admitted its first patient on July 24, 1828.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
n/a
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1828
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What grades does Western St. Hosp. Ed. Pr. offer ?
Western St. Hosp. Ed. Pr. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Western St. Hosp. Ed. Pr. part of?
Western St. Hosp. Ed. Pr. is part of Western State Hospital School District.
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