Top Rankings
Colonial Heights City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,843 students in Colonial Heights City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Colonial Heights City School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
2,843 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
229 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Colonial Heights City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#68 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)64%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
59%
Graduation Rate
86%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
84 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
395 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
19%
# Black Students
676 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
24%
22%
# White Students
1,412 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
50%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
269 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
96
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
211
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
206
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
208
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
190
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
242
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
216
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
180
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
220
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
198
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
264
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
228
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
163
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
221
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,136 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,474 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,136
$15,473
Spending / Student
$14,474
$15,228
Best Colonial Heights City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colonial Heights High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 Conduit Rd
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3405
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3405
Grades: 9-12
| 876 students
Rank: #22.
Tussing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5501 Conduit Rd
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3440
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3440
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Rank: #33.
Colonial Heights Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Conduit Rd
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3420
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3420
Grades: 6-8
| 598 students
Rank: #44.
North Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3201 Dale Ave
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3430
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3430
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #55.
Lakeview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Taswell Ave
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3435
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3435
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: n/an/a
Colonial Heights Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3451 Conduit Road
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3405
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 524-3405
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colonial Heights City School District?
Colonial Heights City School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,843 students.
What is the rank of Colonial Heights City School District?
Colonial Heights City School District is ranked #67 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Colonial Heights City School District?
50% of Colonial Heights City School District students are White, 24% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colonial Heights City School District?
Colonial Heights City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Colonial Heights City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,474 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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