Summary:
Appomattox County Public Schools is a small school district in Virginia that serves the Appomattox County area, with only one high school, Appomattox County High. This high school faces some challenges, including a declining performance ranking, uneven academic outcomes, and a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students.
Appomattox County High has 699 students, with a racial makeup of 65.95% White, 20.6% African American, 4.58% Hispanic, and 8.87% two or more races. The school has a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 72.82%, indicating a significant economically disadvantaged student population. The school's performance on state-wide SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is mixed compared to the state and district averages, with the school performing above the state and district averages in some subjects, such as Algebra II and Biology, but lagging behind in others, such as Algebra I, Geography, and English Reading.
The school's overall statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from 132nd out of 325 Virginia high schools in 2021-2022 to 214th out of 329 in 2023-2024, with a corresponding drop in its SchoolDigger rating from 3 stars to 2 stars. The school's below-average spending per student and slightly lower student-teacher ratio compared to the state average may be contributing factors to its academic performance. Further investigation into the root causes of these issues and targeted interventions could help the school and Appomattox County Public Schools improve student outcomes and better support the needs of the community.
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