Virginia High

Summary:

Virginia High is a public high school located in Bristol, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 637. The school is part of the Bristol City Public Schools district, which is ranked 79 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Virginia High has a predominantly white student population, with 76.3% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 105th out of 322 Virginia high schools in 2013-2014 (3-star rating) to 182nd out of 326 in 2022-2023 (2-star rating). While the school performs above the state and district averages in some SOL assessments, it struggles in areas like Earth Science and World History. Notably, Virginia High ranks 46th out of 240 Virginia high schools for African American students (4-star rating) but much lower for white students (276th out of 314, 1-star rating) and multi-racial students (187th out of 198, 0-star rating).

When compared to nearby schools, such as Castlewood High, Lebanon High, and Twin Springs High, Virginia High generally performs better in most subject areas. However, it lags behind the higher-performing Abingdon High and John S. Battle High, which are part of the Washington County Public Schools district. Virginia High's spending per student has increased over the years, and its student-teacher ratio is generally lower than nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 650 Long Crescent Dr
       Bristol, VA  24201


(276) 821-5858

District: Bristol City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
211th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,667 Help


Feeder schools for Virginia High:

Elementary:    Highland View Elementary
    Joseph Van Pelt Elementary
    Stonewall Jackson Elementary
    Washington-Lee Elementary
Middle:    Virginia Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  637

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.3%
African American:
9.3%
Two or more races:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Virginia High ranks worse than 64.1% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.62. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Virginia High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Virginia High is $10,667.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Virginia High:

SchoolDigger ranks Virginia High 211th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Virginia High in the ranking list.)

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Bristol City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bristol City Public Schools 79th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Virginia High

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Rank History for all students at Virginia High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 65.61 51st 308 83.4%
2006 56.04 113th 314 64.0%
2007 66.49 53rd 313 83.1%
2008 71.05 37th 316 88.3%
2009 62.42 81st 313 74.1%
2010 67.62 50th 317 84.2%
2011 58.43 112th 320 65.0%
2012 60.14 91st 321 71.7%
2013 47.21 169th 321 47.4%
2014 53.79 119th 322 63.0%
2015 56.69 105th 322 67.4%
2016 48.22 169th 321 47.4%
2017 44.88 193rd 324 40.4%
2018 42.76 207th 326 36.5%
2019 36.64 241st 327 26.3%
2021 40.80 192nd 327 41.3%
2022 33.23 246th 325 24.3%
2023 50.93 182nd 326 44.2%
2024 47.62 211th 329 35.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Virginia High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 14.00 187th 198 5.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Virginia High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.95 133rd 320 58.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Virginia High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.76 187th 320 41.6%
2024 39.40 237th 322 26.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Virginia High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.24 119th 253 53.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Virginia High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.44 177th 321 44.9%
2024 54.21 164th 322 49.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Virginia High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.12 46th 240 80.8%
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Rank History for White students at Virginia High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.64 266th 315 15.6%
2024 30.15 276th 314 12.1%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Open Quote VHS was one of the top schools in our area. Teacher retirement has really hurt, especially in upper level courses. Retirement of Principal was also a major blow. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Virginia High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 844 844
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 813 813
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 796 796
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 800 800
1993 721 74 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 800
1994 714 72 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 791
1995 725 71 6 2 1 n/a n/a 0 805
1996 725 71 6 2 1 n/a n/a 0 805
1997 688 70 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 764
1998 632 61 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 702
1999 599 57 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 663
2000 627 51 3 2 0 n/a n/a -4 679
2001 642 53 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 709
2002 619 53 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 687
2003 619 53 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 687
2004 621 60 9 11 0 n/a n/a 0 701
2005 618 63 7 8 0 n/a n/a 2 698
2006 642 72 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 729
2007 629 73 6 7 0 n/a n/a 3 718
2008 617 69 6 7 1 n/a n/a 2 702
2009 610 72 6 9 1 n/a n/a 2 700
2010 590 71 5 9 1 n/a n/a 4 680
2011 572 74 9 9 1 0 5 0 670
2012 573 72 6 16 0 0 11 0 678
2013 548 68 9 17 0 0 20 0 662
2014 537 64 10 16 1 0 28 0 656
2015 531 59 11 23 1 1 30 0 656
2016 538 63 11 17 1 1 32 0 663
2017 566 57 11 13 1 1 23 0 672
2018 525 77 10 15 0 1 19 0 647
2019 613 15 3 11 0 0 28 0 670
2020 556 29 8 18 0 1 29 0 641
2021 519 45 9 21 1 1 40 0 636
2022 500 53 8 31 1 1 45 0 639
2023 486 59 11 34 1 1 45 0 637

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Virginia High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 844 62.9 13.4 n/a
1990 813 62.2 13.0 n/a
1991 796 64.0 12.4 n/a
1992 800 65.2 12.2 n/a
1993 800 62.4 12.8 n/a
1994 791 86.5 n/a 16.9
1995 805 n/a 0.0 15.7
1996 805 n/a 0.0 15.7
1997 764 n/a 0.0 16.9
1998 702 n/a 0.0 17.1
1999 663 61.0 10.9 23.7
2000 679 n/a 0.0 27.5
2001 709 58.0 12.2 26.9
2002 687 64.3 10.7 32
2003 687 64.3 10.7 32
2004 701 60.3 11.6 32.1
2005 698 61.2 11.4 36.2
2006 729 60.0 12.2 43.3
2007 718 59.0 12.2 40.7
2008 702 48.8 14.4 41.3
2009 700 45.3 15.5 43.4
2010 680 45.4 14.9 47.2
2011 670 45.3 14.7 51.9
2012 678 47.4 14.3 51
2013 662 46.8 14.1 54.4
2014 656 52.1 12.5 56.1
2015 656 44.0 14.9 51.8
2016 663 51.0 13.0 49.5
2017 672 53.2 12.6 47.3
2018 647 49.8 12.9 50.2
2019 670 46.8 14.3 52.4
2020 641 48.0 13.3 80
2021 636 50.5 12.5 n/a
2022 639 68.9 9.2 80.3
2023 637 55.0 11.5 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Virginia High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 844 62.9 13.4 n/a
1990 813 62.2 13.0 n/a
1991 796 64.0 12.4 n/a
1992 800 65.2 12.2 n/a
1993 800 62.4 12.8 n/a
1994 791 86.5 n/a 16.9
1995 805 n/a 0.0 15.7
1996 805 n/a 0.0 15.7
1997 764 n/a 0.0 16.9
1998 702 n/a 0.0 17.1
1999 663 61.0 10.9 23.7
2000 679 n/a 0.0 27.5
2001 709 58.0 12.2 26.9
2002 687 64.3 10.7 32
2003 687 64.3 10.7 32
2004 701 60.3 11.6 32.1
2005 698 61.2 11.4 36.2
2006 729 60.0 12.2 43.3
2007 718 59.0 12.2 40.7
2008 702 48.8 14.4 41.3
2009 700 45.3 15.5 43.4
2010 680 45.4 14.9 47.2
2011 670 45.3 14.7 51.9
2012 678 47.4 14.3 51
2013 662 46.8 14.1 54.4
2014 656 52.1 12.5 56.1
2015 656 44.0 14.9 51.8
2016 663 51.0 13.0 49.5
2017 672 53.2 12.6 47.3
2018 647 49.8 12.9 50.2
2019 670 46.8 14.3 52.4
2020 641 48.0 13.3 80
2021 636 50.5 12.5 n/a
2022 639 68.9 9.2 80.3
2023 637 55.0 11.5 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Virginia High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $138 (1.5%) $8,915 (98.5%) $9,053
2020 $202 (2.1%) $9,203 (97.9%) $9,405
2021 $1,404 (13.2%) $9,263 (86.8%) $10,667

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Virginia High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 241st of 327 High schoolsRanks 182nd of 326 High schools
 17.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Geometry (Virginia High)7777
   End of Course Geometry (Bristol City Public Schools)7777
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia High)8381
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Bristol City Public Schools)8884
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Virginia High)8860
 28%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Biology (Virginia High)7165
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Bristol City Public Schools)7165
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Virginia High)6861
 7%
   End of Course Earth Science (Bristol City Public Schools)7561
 14%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Virginia High)8582
 3%
   End of Course English Reading (Bristol City Public Schools)8582
 3%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (Virginia High)5847
 11%
   End of Course Geography (Bristol City Public Schools)5846
 12%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course VA and US History (Virginia High)5647
 9%
   End of Course VA and US History (Bristol City Public Schools)5647
 9%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Virginia High)8458
 26%
   End of Course World History I (Bristol City Public Schools)9171
 20%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Virginia High)8313
 70%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students670637
 4.9%
African American1559
 293.3%
American Indian01
Asian311
 266.7%
Hispanic1134
 209.1%
Pacific Islander01
White613486
 20.7%
Two or More Races2845
 60.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.4%100%
 47.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Virginia High

Virginia High ranks 211th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Virginia High are 76% White, 9% African American, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 637 students attended Virginia High.

Virginia High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Highland View Elementary
Elementary : Joseph Van Pelt Elementary
Elementary : Stonewall Jackson Elementary
Elementary : Washington-Lee Elementary
Middle : Virginia Middle


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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