Serving 1,771 students in grades 9-12, Lightridge High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Lightridge High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lightridge High School is 0.70, 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?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lightridge High School?
The graduation rate of Lightridge High School is 95%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lightridge High School?
1,771 students attend Lightridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Lightridge High School students are Asian, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lightridge High School?
Lightridge High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lightridge High School offer ?
Lightridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lightridge High School part of?
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