Park View High School (Closed 2023)

205 Park View Circle
South Hill, VA 23970
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 842 students in grades 9-12, Park View High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% 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
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
842 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
#635 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
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(20-21)
55-59%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Park View 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)
75-79%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Park View 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)
45-49%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
6%
19%
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Black
41%
22%
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White
46%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Park View High School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
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.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Park View High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Park View High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Park View 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
8%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Park View High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Park View High School's ranking?
Park View High School is ranked #635 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Park View High School?
The graduation rate of Park View High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Park View High School?
842 students attend Park View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Park View High School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park View High School?
Park View High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Park View High School offer ?
Park View High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Park View High School part of?
Park View High School is part of Mecklenburg Co PBLC Schs School District.

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