Serving 1,505 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Dominion High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Dominion 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 Dominion High School is 0.70, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dominion High School?
The graduation rate of Dominion High School is 92%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Dominion High School?
1,505 students attend Dominion High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Dominion High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dominion High School?
Dominion High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dominion High School offer ?
Dominion High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dominion High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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