High Schools in Alleghany Highlands Public Schools

The Alleghany Highlands Public Schools district in Virginia is home to a single high school, Alleghany High. This school has faced challenges in recent years, with its statewide ranking declining from 232 out of 325 Virginia high schools in 2021-2022 to 286 out of 329 in 2023-2024, and a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alleghany High's student population is predominantly white (86.01%), with relatively low percentages of minority students. The school's academic performance is mixed, with strong results in some subjects like Geometry (91.89% proficient or better) but significant struggles in others, such as Algebra I (56% proficient or better for 10th grade) and VA and US History (28.81% proficient or better for 11th grade). Additionally, the school serves a high percentage of students (83.25%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population.

Compared to the state average, Alleghany High's spending per student of $7,873 is below average, which may be a contributing factor to the school's academic performance and overall ranking. The school's student-teacher ratio of 11.5 is slightly lower than the state average, but this does not appear to be enough to offset the other challenges the school faces. Overall, Alleghany High does not stand out as a high-performing school in the state, and the district may need to focus on improving the school's curriculum, instructional practices, and resource allocation to better support its students.