St. Paul High School serves 193 students in grades 8-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
193 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥95%
86%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥95%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
n/a
22%
White
99%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≥90%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% VA state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Paul High School?
The graduation rate of St. Paul High School is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 82%.
How many students attend St. Paul High School?
193 students attend St. Paul High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of St. Paul High School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Paul High School?
St. Paul High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. Paul High School offer ?
St. Paul High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is St. Paul High School part of?
St. Paul High School is part of Wise County Public Schools School District.
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