Menchville High School

275 Menchville Rd
Newport News, VA 23602
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,788 students in grades 9-12, Menchville 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,788 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 79% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Menchville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Menchville High School's student population of 1,788 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,788 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
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School Rankings

Menchville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Menchville High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#924 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Menchville High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
39%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Menchville High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
79%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Menchville High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
63%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
21%
19%
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Black
35%
22%
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White
34%
45%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Menchville High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
94%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Menchville High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Menchville High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Menchville High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Menchville High School's ranking?
Menchville High School is ranked #924 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Menchville High School often compared to?
Menchville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Menchville High School?
The graduation rate of Menchville High School is 94%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Menchville High School?
1,788 students attend Menchville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Menchville High School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Menchville High School?
Menchville High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Menchville High School offer ?
Menchville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Menchville High School part of?
Menchville High School is part of Newport News City School District.
In what neighborhood is Menchville High School located?
Menchville High School is located in the Charles neighborhood of Newport News, VA. There are 2 other public schools located in Charles.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,788 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 94% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 79% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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