Serving 2,945 students in grades 9-12, Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% 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 62% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School's ranking?
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School is ranked #296 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School?
2,945 students attend Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School?
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School offer ?
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School part of?
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