Serving 1,405 students in grades 9-12, Varina High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (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 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Varina High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Varina High School is 0.43, 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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Varina High School?
The graduation rate of Varina High School is 88%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Varina High School?
1,405 students attend Varina High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Varina High School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Varina High School?
Varina High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Varina High School offer ?
Varina High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Varina High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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