Oscar F. Smith High School vs. Indian River High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 2,291 students in grades 9-12, Oscar F. Smith 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 is 63% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (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 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 1,701 students in grades 9-12, Indian River High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher 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 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,291 students
1,701 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
164 teachers
124 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#616 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#566 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
73%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
63%
Graduation Rate
84%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
617
451
Grade 10 Students
577
416
Grade 11 Students
562
435
Grade 12 Students
535
399
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
16%
12%
% Black
56%
50%
% White
19%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
10%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%