Serving 1,140 students in grades 9-12, Bassett 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 54% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,140 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Graduation Rate
: 79% (Btm 50% in VA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Bassett High School 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 Bassett High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Bassett High School is ranked #694 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Bassett High School often compared to?
Bassett High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Magna Vista High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bassett High School?
The graduation rate of Bassett High School is 79%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Bassett High School?
1,140 students attend Bassett High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Bassett High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bassett High School?
Bassett High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bassett High School offer ?
Bassett High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bassett High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,140 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Graduation Rate
: 79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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