Summary:
The Portsmouth City Public Schools district in Virginia is home to three high schools: Churchland High, Manor High, and I.C. Norcom High. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and vary in their academic performance and statewide rankings.
Churchland High stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 102 out of 329 Virginia high schools and consistently outperforming the district and state averages in subjects like Algebra I, Algebra II, and World History I. In contrast, Manor High and I.C. Norcom High lag behind, with lower statewide rankings and generally weaker academic performance, though they do have some bright spots, such as Manor High's strong performance in Geometry and Algebra II.
The racial composition of the schools also varies, with Churchland High having a higher percentage of White students, while I.C. Norcom High has a predominantly African American student population. This raises questions about potential equity and opportunity gaps within the district. Additionally, while Manor High and I.C. Norcom High have higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios, these factors do not seem to translate into better academic outcomes compared to Churchland High.
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