Serving 1,860 students in grades 9-12, Douglas S. Freeman 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 63% (which is higher 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 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Douglas S. Freeman 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 Douglas S. Freeman High School is 0.63, 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?
63% 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 Douglas S. Freeman High School?
The graduation rate of Douglas S. Freeman High School is 86%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Douglas S. Freeman High School?
1,860 students attend Douglas S. Freeman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Douglas S. Freeman High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Douglas S. Freeman High School?
Douglas S. Freeman High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Douglas S. Freeman High School offer ?
Douglas S. Freeman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Douglas S. Freeman High School part of?
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