Appalachia High School serves 249 students in grades 8-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
249 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
86%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
1%
22%
White
98%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)70-79%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Appalachia High School?
The graduation rate of Appalachia High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 82%.
How many students attend Appalachia High School?
249 students attend Appalachia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Appalachia High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Appalachia High School?
Appalachia High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Appalachia High School offer ?
Appalachia High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Appalachia High School part of?
Appalachia High School is part of Wise County Public Schools School District.
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