Serving 2,550 students in grades 9-12, Gar-field 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 46% (which is lower than 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 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Gar-field 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 Gar-field High School is 0.56, 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?
46% 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 Gar-field High School?
The graduation rate of Gar-field High School is 81%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Gar-field High School?
2,550 students attend Gar-field High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Gar-field High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gar-field High School?
Gar-field High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gar-field High School offer ?
Gar-field High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gar-field High School part of?
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