Summary:
The city of Highland Springs, Virginia is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Highland Springs Elementary and Fair Oaks Elementary) and 1 high school (Highland Springs High). These schools, which are part of the Henrico County Public Schools district, face significant performance and resource challenges, particularly at the elementary level.
While Highland Springs High shows some strengths in math instruction, with high proficiency rates in Algebra I and II, the school's overall statewide ranking is relatively low. In contrast, both Highland Springs Elementary and Fair Oaks Elementary rank very low statewide and have extremely low proficiency rates in math and reading compared to the county and state averages.
The schools in Highland Springs serve a predominantly African American student population, with over 77% of students identifying as such. Additionally, all three schools have very high free/reduced lunch rates, exceeding 87%, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. While the elementary schools have higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratios compared to the high school, the overall performance gaps suggest an imbalance in resource allocation and the need for targeted interventions to address the unique challenges faced by these schools.
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