Serving 1,463 students in grades 9-12, James Wood 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 63% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,463 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30% in VA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 82% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 58% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
James Wood 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 Wood High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. 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 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of James Wood High School?
The graduation rate of James Wood High School is 93%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend James Wood High School?
1,463 students attend James Wood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of James Wood High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Wood High School?
James Wood High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Wood High School offer ?
James Wood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James Wood High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,463 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 82% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 58% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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