Highland Springs High School vs. Varina High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,990 students in grades 9-12, Highland Springs 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 33% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 1,411 students in grades 9-12, Varina 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 40% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher 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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,990 students
1,411 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
102 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1249 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1042 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
73%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Graduation Rate
82%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
499
393
Grade 10 Students
537
342
Grade 11 Students
464
347
Grade 12 Students
490
329
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
6%
% Black
78%
75%
% White
8%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
89%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
