Serving 1,355 students in grades 9-12, John Handley High School ranks in the top 50% 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 54% (which is equal to 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 21:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,355 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Graduation Rate
: 84% (Btm 50% in VA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
John Handley 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 John Handley High School is 0.66, 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?
54% 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 John Handley High School?
The graduation rate of John Handley High School is 84%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend John Handley High School?
1,355 students attend John Handley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of John Handley High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Handley High School?
John Handley High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Handley High School offer ?
John Handley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Handley High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,355 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Graduation Rate
: 84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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