Serving 1,926 students in grades 9-12, James River High School ranks in the top 30% 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 56% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
James River High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James River 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?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of James River High School?
The graduation rate of James River High School is 93%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend James River High School?
1,926 students attend James River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of James River High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James River High School?
James River High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does James River High School offer ?
James River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James River High School part of?
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