Serving 1,334 students in grades 9-12, Mechanicsville High School ranks in the top 20% 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 84% (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 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,334 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 30% in VA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 84% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Mechanicsville High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mechanicsville High School is 0.42, 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?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mechanicsville High School?
The graduation rate of Mechanicsville High School is 92%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Mechanicsville High School?
1,334 students attend Mechanicsville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mechanicsville High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mechanicsville High School?
Mechanicsville High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mechanicsville High School offer ?
Mechanicsville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mechanicsville High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,334 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 84% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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