Serving 1,223 students in grades 9-12, Culpeper County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,223 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Culpeper County High School's student population of 1,223 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Culpeper County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Culpeper County High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#750 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)78%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
31%
19%
Black
10%
22%
White
50%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Culpeper County High School's ranking?
Culpeper County High School is ranked #750 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Culpeper County High School often compared to?
Culpeper County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern View High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Culpeper County High School?
The graduation rate of Culpeper County High School is 82%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Culpeper County High School?
1,223 students attend Culpeper County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Culpeper County High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Culpeper County High School?
Culpeper County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Culpeper County High School offer ?
Culpeper County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Culpeper County High School part of?
Culpeper County High School is part of Culpeper County School District.
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