Serving 440 students in grades 6-12, West Point Middle/high 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 57% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Point Middle/high ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
West Point Middle/high's student population of 440 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Point Middle/high ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Point Middle/high is 0.49, 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
#603 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
11%
22%
White
70%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Point Middle/high's ranking?
West Point Middle/high is ranked #603 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are West Point Middle/high often compared to?
West Point Middle/highis often viewed alongside schools like King William High School, Hamilton Holmes Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Point Middle/high?
The graduation rate of West Point Middle/high is 90-94%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend West Point Middle/high?
440 students attend West Point Middle/high.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of West Point Middle/high students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Point Middle/high?
West Point Middle/high has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Point Middle/high offer ?
West Point Middle/high offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Point Middle/high part of?
West Point Middle/high is part of West Point School District.
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