Serving 370 students in grades 9-12, Clintwood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 79%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
370 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)70-74%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)80-84%
79%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
1%
22%
White
99%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)80-84%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clintwood High School?
The graduation rate of Clintwood High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 86%.
How many students attend Clintwood High School?
370 students attend Clintwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Clintwood High School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clintwood High School?
Clintwood High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clintwood High School offer ?
Clintwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Clintwood High School part of?
Clintwood High School is part of Dickenson County Public Schools School District.
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