Serving 1,080 students in grades 9-12, Petersburg 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 43% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,080 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Petersburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Petersburg High School's student population of 1,080 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,080 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Petersburg 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 Petersburg High School is 0.25, 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
#1210 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
86%
22%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Petersburg High School's ranking?
Petersburg High School is ranked #1210 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Petersburg High School often compared to?
Petersburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colonial Heights High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Petersburg High School?
The graduation rate of Petersburg High School is 80%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Petersburg High School?
1,080 students attend Petersburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Petersburg High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Petersburg High School?
Petersburg High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Petersburg High School offer ?
Petersburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Petersburg High School part of?
Petersburg High School is part of Petersburg City School District.
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