Council High

Summary:

Council High is a public high school located in Honaker, Virginia, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 119 students. The school is part of the Buchanan County Public Schools district, which is ranked 60 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Council High stands out for its strong academic performance in certain subject areas, particularly in Algebra I and Biology, where it has outperformed the district and state averages. However, the school has a highly homogeneous student population, with 100% of its students being white, which is notably higher than the racial diversity seen in the nearby schools like Castlewood High, Richlands High, and Ridgeview High. Additionally, Council High has a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic status backgrounds, with 97.48% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Despite the challenges faced by its student population, Council High has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.5 to 11.1 over the past three school years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. The school's spending per student has also been higher than the nearby schools, which may indicate a greater investment in resources and support for the students. However, Council High's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 75th out of 322 Virginia high schools in 2014-2015 to 181st out of 329 in the most recent 2023-2024 school year, with a 2-star rating.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 7608 Helen Henderson Hwy
       Honaker, VA  24620


(276) 859-9329

District: Buchanan County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
181st of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,286 Help


Feeder schools for Council High:

Elementary:    Council Elementary/Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  119

Racial breakdown:

White:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Council High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.12. (See more...)
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Compare Details Council High ranks worse than 55% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked high schools in the Buchanan County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.65. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Council 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Council High has the largest high school student body size in the Buchanan County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Council High is $9,286, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Buchanan County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Council High:

SchoolDigger ranks Council High 181st of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Council High in the ranking list.)

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Buchanan County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Buchanan County Public Schools 60th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Council High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Council High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 14.86 332nd 340 2.4%
2006 24.03 349th 383 8.9%
2007 19.10 380th 387 1.8%
2008 32.72 308th 391 21.2%
2009 73.63 39th 390 90.0%
2010 49.14 208th 408 49.0%
2011 9.44 404th 413 2.2%
2012 8.13 404th 413 2.2%
2013 23.59 354th 416 14.9%
2014 32.92 297th 416 28.6%
2015 24.98 345th 412 16.3%
2016 55.97 169th 409 58.7%
2017 15.63 381st 415 8.2%
2018 33.64 307th 413 25.7%
2019 30.35 328th 424 22.6%
2021 59.49 135th 419 67.8%
2022 50.70 196th 415 52.8%
2023 59.12 169th 422 60.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Council High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.38 91st 411 77.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Council High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.44 284th 402 29.4%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Council High

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Rank History for all high school students at Council High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 41.75 210th 308 31.8%
2006 60.23 78th 314 75.2%
2007 66.98 51st 313 83.7%
2008 51.65 146th 316 53.8%
2009 28.95 264th 313 15.7%
2010 42.34 215th 317 32.2%
2011 37.23 227th 320 29.1%
2012 38.06 232nd 321 27.7%
2013 26.58 271st 321 15.6%
2014 36.90 230th 322 28.6%
2015 63.55 75th 322 76.7%
2016 51.11 143rd 321 55.5%
2017 38.33 222nd 324 31.5%
2018 51.62 143rd 326 56.1%
2019 57.15 103rd 327 68.5%
2021 42.75 179th 327 45.3%
2022 45.37 186th 325 42.8%
2023 64.65 119th 326 63.5%
2024 53.65 181st 329 45.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Council High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.38 128th 320 60.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Council High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.54 125th 320 60.9%
2024 62.83 131st 322 59.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Council High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.52 162nd 321 49.5%
2024 63.34 122nd 322 62.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at Council High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.44 170th 315 46.0%
2024 38.96 243rd 314 22.6%
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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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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Council 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 265 265
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 248 248
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 253 253
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 255 255
1993 229 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1994 232 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1995 233 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 233
1996 233 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 233
1997 212 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1998 160 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 160
1999 149 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
2000 161 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a -4 158
2001 135 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 138
2002 138 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 139
2003 138 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 139
2004 140 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2005 170 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 170
2006 183 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2007 182 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2008 170 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 170
2009 166 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2010 149 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
2011 140 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 140
2012 128 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 128
2013 136 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 136
2014 129 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 129
2015 142 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 142
2016 137 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 137
2017 140 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 140
2018 136 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 136
2019 131 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 131
2020 122 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 122
2021 124 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 125
2022 124 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 125
2023 119 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 119

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 Council High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 265 22.0 12.0 n/a
1990 248 21.5 11.5 n/a
1991 253 23.5 10.7 n/a
1992 255 23.9 10.6 n/a
1993 229 20.9 11.0 n/a
1994 232 21.9 n/a 44
1995 233 n/a 0.0 42.1
1996 233 n/a 0.0 42.1
1997 212 n/a 0.0 44.8
1998 160 n/a 0.0 45
1999 149 16.0 9.3 61.1
2000 158 n/a 0.0 54.9
2001 138 17.0 8.1 65.2
2002 139 22.0 6.3 58.3
2003 139 22.0 6.3 58.3
2004 141 14.0 10.1 63.8
2005 170 13.0 13.1 64.1
2006 183 17.0 10.8 67.8
2007 183 13.7 13.4 55.7
2008 170 13.7 12.4 57.1
2009 166 11.7 14.2 60.2
2010 149 13.3 11.1 63.8
2011 140 11.7 11.9 58.6
2012 128 n/a n/a 57
2013 136 16.0 8.5 66.2
2014 129 15.7 8.1 66.7
2015 142 15.0 9.4 59.2
2016 137 14.0 9.7 63.5
2017 140 12.6 11.0 80
2018 136 10.9 12.3 81.6
2019 131 12.2 10.7 80.2
2020 122 12.3 9.8 85.2
2021 125 11.1 11.1 n/a
2022 125 11.6 10.7 83.2
2023 119 11.2 10.5 97.5

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 Council High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 265 22.0 12.0 n/a
1990 248 21.5 11.5 n/a
1991 253 23.5 10.7 n/a
1992 255 23.9 10.6 n/a
1993 229 20.9 11.0 n/a
1994 232 21.9 n/a 44
1995 233 n/a 0.0 42.1
1996 233 n/a 0.0 42.1
1997 212 n/a 0.0 44.8
1998 160 n/a 0.0 45
1999 149 16.0 9.3 61.1
2000 158 n/a 0.0 54.9
2001 138 17.0 8.1 65.2
2002 139 22.0 6.3 58.3
2003 139 22.0 6.3 58.3
2004 141 14.0 10.1 63.8
2005 170 13.0 13.1 64.1
2006 183 17.0 10.8 67.8
2007 183 13.7 13.4 55.7
2008 170 13.7 12.4 57.1
2009 166 11.7 14.2 60.2
2010 149 13.3 11.1 63.8
2011 140 11.7 11.9 58.6
2012 128 n/a n/a 57
2013 136 16.0 8.5 66.2
2014 129 15.7 8.1 66.7
2015 142 15.0 9.4 59.2
2016 137 14.0 9.7 63.5
2017 140 12.6 11.0 80
2018 136 10.9 12.3 81.6
2019 131 12.2 10.7 80.2
2020 122 12.3 9.8 85.2
2021 125 11.1 11.1 n/a
2022 125 11.6 10.7 83.2
2023 119 11.2 10.5 97.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Council High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $981 (11.7%) $7,422 (88.3%) $8,403
2020 $468 (4.6%) $9,704 (95.4%) $10,172
2021 $541 (5.8%) $8,745 (94.2%) $9,286

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Council High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 328th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 169th of 422 Middle schools
 37.3%
Ranks 103rd of 327 High schoolsRanks 119th of 326 High schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade Writing (Council High)4245.5
 3.5%
   8th Grade Writing (Buchanan County Public Schools)6546.1
 18.9%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Council High)7157.9
 13.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Buchanan County Public Schools)6948.7
 20.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Council High)8572.7
 12.3%
   8th Grade Science (Buchanan County Public Schools)7662.4
 13.6%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Council High)5472.7
 18.7%
   8th Grade English Reading (Buchanan County Public Schools)7459.4
 14.6%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Writing (Council High)8147
 34%
   End of Course Writing (Buchanan County Public Schools)7979
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Algebra I (Council High)92100
 8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Buchanan County Public Schools)8790
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Biology (Council High)7968
 11%
   End of Course Biology (Buchanan County Public Schools)7057
 13%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course English Reading (Council High)8879
 9%
   End of Course English Reading (Buchanan County Public Schools)8287
 5%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (Council High)7869
 9%
   End of Course Geography (Buchanan County Public Schools)8561
 24%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students131119
 9.2%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White131119
 9.2%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.2%97.5%
 17.3%


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Council High ranks 181st of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Council High are 100% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 119 students attended Council High.

Council High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Council Elementary/Middle


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