Serving 119 students in grades 6-12, Joseph Mastin High School Annex ranks in the bottom 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 74%).
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)15-19%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-79%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
65%
22%
White
26%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% VA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average).
How many students attend Joseph Mastin High School Annex?
119 students attend Joseph Mastin High School Annex.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Joseph Mastin High School Annex students are Black, 26% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Joseph Mastin High School Annex offer ?
Joseph Mastin High School Annex offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Joseph Mastin High School Annex part of?
Joseph Mastin High School Annex is part of Department Of Juvenile Justice School District.
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