Serving 980 students in grades 9-12, Lord Botetourt High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 980 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lord Botetourt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lord Botetourt High School's student population of 980 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
980 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lord Botetourt High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lord Botetourt High School is 0.29, 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
#45 out of 1792 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)83%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)92%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)79%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
2%
22%
White
84%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lord Botetourt High School's ranking?
Lord Botetourt High School is ranked #45 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Lord Botetourt High School often compared to?
Lord Botetourt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lord Botetourt High School?
The graduation rate of Lord Botetourt High School is 92%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lord Botetourt High School?
980 students attend Lord Botetourt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lord Botetourt High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lord Botetourt High School?
Lord Botetourt High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lord Botetourt High School offer ?
Lord Botetourt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lord Botetourt High School part of?
Lord Botetourt High School is part of Botetourt County School District.
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