Summary:
Northumberland County Public Schools in Virginia has only one high school, Northumberland High, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking over the past three years, moving from 196th to 131st out of 329 Virginia high schools for the 2023-2024 school year.
Northumberland High excels in math and science, with students performing above the state average in Algebra I, Algebra II, and Biology. However, the school's proficiency rates in Geometry, English Reading, and Writing are lower than the state average, indicating potential areas for improvement. The school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 90.6% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which can present unique challenges and resource needs.
Despite these challenges, Northumberland High has an efficient staffing model, with a student-teacher ratio of 10.4 to 1, which may allow for more individualized attention and support for students. Overall, the data suggests that Northumberland County Public Schools is working to improve the quality of education at Northumberland High, with a focus on addressing areas of academic weakness and supporting the needs of its low-income student population.
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