Matoaca High

Summary:

Matoaca High is a public high school located in Chesterfield, Virginia, serving around 1,630 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Chesterfield County Public Schools district, which is ranked 82 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Matoaca High has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (40.86%) and Hispanic (8.53%) students. However, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia high schools, maintaining a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance. Matoaca High's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students performing better than the school's overall ranking, while White and low socioeconomic status students perform worse. The school's test scores are generally lower than the Chesterfield County and Virginia state averages across various subject areas and grade levels, particularly in subjects like VA and US History, World History, and Biology.

Matoaca High's statewide ranking has gradually declined over the years, from 228 in 2017-2018 to 259 in 2023-2024, indicating a concerning trend of underperformance. The school's performance is generally lower than the nearby Manchester High, Lloyd C. Bird High, and Thomas Dale High, but it outperforms the more distant schools like Dinwiddie County High, Hopewell High, and Petersburg High. Despite maintaining a consistent level of funding and student-teacher ratio, Matoaca High's challenges suggest a need for more targeted and effective use of resources to address the unique needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 17700 Longhouse Lane
       Chesterfield, VA  23838


(804) 590-3108

District: Chesterfield County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
259th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,609 Help


Feeder schools for Matoaca High:

Elementary:    Ettrick Elementary
    Harrowgate Elementary
    Matoaca Elementary
    O.B. Gates Elementary
Middle:    Matoaca Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  1,630

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.3%
African American:
40.9%
Hispanic:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Matoaca High ranks worse than 78.7% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 8th among 11 ranked high schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.4. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Matoaca 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 Matoaca High has the largest high school student body size in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Matoaca High is $6,609, which is the 4th highest among 11 high schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Matoaca High:

SchoolDigger ranks Matoaca High 259th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Matoaca High in the ranking list.)

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Chesterfield County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Chesterfield County Public Schools 82nd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Matoaca High

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Rank History for all students at Matoaca High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 37.06 238th 308 22.7%
2006 34.80 240th 314 23.6%
2007 45.30 179th 313 42.8%
2008 44.66 180th 316 43.0%
2009 42.55 201st 313 35.8%
2010 41.29 221st 317 30.3%
2011 32.99 251st 320 21.6%
2012 31.54 260th 321 19.0%
2013 30.08 256th 321 20.2%
2014 36.19 234th 322 27.3%
2015 32.08 254th 322 21.1%
2016 32.95 251st 321 21.8%
2017 30.69 265th 324 18.2%
2018 38.59 228th 326 30.1%
2019 37.64 236th 327 27.8%
2021 32.15 236th 327 27.8%
2022 29.70 267th 325 17.8%
2023 37.50 247th 326 24.2%
2024 35.40 259th 329 21.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Matoaca High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.50 142nd 193 26.4%
2024 25.87 165th 198 16.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Matoaca High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 35.44 247th 320 22.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Matoaca High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.39 250th 320 21.9%
2024 30.42 273rd 322 15.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Matoaca High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.14 225th 249 9.6%
2024 25.86 209th 253 17.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Matoaca High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.76 259th 321 19.3%
2024 31.44 264th 322 18.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Matoaca High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.29 178th 240 25.8%
2024 37.21 187th 249 24.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Matoaca High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.74 165th 232 28.9%
2024 33.55 185th 233 20.6%
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Rank History for White students at Matoaca High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.78 258th 315 18.1%
2024 24.96 287th 314 8.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Matoaca 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 686 686
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 680 680
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 695 695
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 699 699
1993 375 343 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 721
1994 351 319 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 671
1995 311 349 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 662
1996 311 349 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 662
1997 328 355 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 689
1998 338 341 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 685
1999 315 322 2 5 3 n/a n/a 0 647
2000 313 350 1 7 2 n/a n/a -4 669
2001 309 353 4 4 2 n/a n/a 0 672
2002 537 446 10 9 5 n/a n/a 0 1007
2003 537 446 10 9 5 n/a n/a 0 1007
2004 754 464 16 14 1 n/a n/a 2 1251
2005 938 518 22 12 2 n/a n/a 0 1492
2006 1129 579 25 17 5 n/a n/a 4 1759
2007 1065 589 19 17 9 n/a n/a 4 1703
2008 984 626 16 20 3 n/a n/a 4 1653
2009 1023 670 26 30 3 n/a n/a 2 1754
2010 1038 705 25 47 1 n/a n/a 8 1824
2011 1007 678 32 56 2 1 60 0 1836
2012 1022 715 45 54 3 2 64 0 1905
2013 998 698 48 69 5 4 68 0 1890
2014 991 710 47 72 6 6 63 0 1895
2015 969 725 34 68 7 2 68 0 1873
2016 915 732 22 78 8 1 77 0 1833
2017 882 719 22 79 6 0 73 0 1781
2018 839 675 22 89 4 1 72 0 1702
2019 796 643 21 106 4 4 81 0 1655
2020 753 637 20 102 4 4 84 0 1604
2021 733 665 20 120 5 4 79 0 1626
2022 746 659 17 141 4 2 81 0 1650
2023 722 666 12 139 6 1 84 0 1630

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 Matoaca High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 686 52.9 12.9 n/a
1990 680 54.6 12.4 n/a
1991 695 54.3 12.7 n/a
1992 699 55.3 12.6 n/a
1993 721 51.2 14.1 n/a
1994 671 79.1 n/a n/a
1995 662 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 662 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 689 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 685 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 647 53.0 12.2 0
2000 669 n/a 0.0 0
2001 672 54.2 12.4 n/a
2002 1007 97.0 10.4 n/a
2003 1007 97.0 10.4 n/a
2004 1251 87.0 14.4 11.8
2005 1492 88.0 17.0 n/a
2006 1759 110.0 16.0 n/a
2007 1703 111.5 15.3 n/a
2008 1653 89.1 18.6 0
2009 1754 94.5 18.6 0
2010 1824 89.7 20.3 n/a
2011 1836 94.5 19.4 0
2012 1905 122.2 15.5 n/a
2013 1890 121.4 15.5 n/a
2014 1895 120.5 15.7 0
2015 1873 120.0 15.6 0
2016 1833 122.0 15.0 24
2017 1781 117.5 15.1 23.4
2018 1702 114.2 14.8 31
2019 1655 110.5 14.9 31.5
2020 1604 106.1 15.1 32
2021 1626 104.4 15.5 n/a
2022 1650 103.0 16.0 31.1
2023 1630 111.7 14.5 39.2

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 Matoaca High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 686 52.9 12.9 n/a
1990 680 54.6 12.4 n/a
1991 695 54.3 12.7 n/a
1992 699 55.3 12.6 n/a
1993 721 51.2 14.1 n/a
1994 671 79.1 n/a n/a
1995 662 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 662 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 689 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 685 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 647 53.0 12.2 0
2000 669 n/a 0.0 0
2001 672 54.2 12.4 n/a
2002 1007 97.0 10.4 n/a
2003 1007 97.0 10.4 n/a
2004 1251 87.0 14.4 11.8
2005 1492 88.0 17.0 n/a
2006 1759 110.0 16.0 n/a
2007 1703 111.5 15.3 n/a
2008 1653 89.1 18.6 0
2009 1754 94.5 18.6 0
2010 1824 89.7 20.3 n/a
2011 1836 94.5 19.4 0
2012 1905 122.2 15.5 n/a
2013 1890 121.4 15.5 n/a
2014 1895 120.5 15.7 0
2015 1873 120.0 15.6 0
2016 1833 122.0 15.0 24
2017 1781 117.5 15.1 23.4
2018 1702 114.2 14.8 31
2019 1655 110.5 14.9 31.5
2020 1604 106.1 15.1 32
2021 1626 104.4 15.5 n/a
2022 1650 103.0 16.0 31.1
2023 1630 111.7 14.5 39.2

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 Matoaca High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $175 (2.6%) $6,553 (97.4%) $6,728
2020 $160 (2.3%) $6,904 (97.7%) $7,064
2021 $160 (2.4%) $6,449 (97.6%) $6,609

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Matoaca High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 236th of 327 High schoolsRanks 247th of 326 High schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Matoaca High)7766
 11%
   End of Course Writing (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7867
 11%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Matoaca High)8363
 20%
   End of Course Geometry (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8165
 16%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Matoaca High)7640
 36%
   End of Course Algebra I (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8574
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Matoaca High)8953
 36%
   End of Course Algebra II (Chesterfield County Public Schools)9270
 22%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Matoaca High)6920
 49%
   End of Course Chemistry (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8752
 35%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Matoaca High)8166
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8469
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Matoaca High)7650
 26%
   End of Course Earth Science (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8071
 9%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Matoaca High)8584
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8786
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (Matoaca High)9684
 12%
   End of Course Geography (Chesterfield County Public Schools)9780
 17%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course VA and US History (Matoaca High)4526
 19%
   End of Course VA and US History (Chesterfield County Public Schools)5936
 23%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Matoaca High)6857
 11%
   End of Course World History I (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7664
 12%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Matoaca High)7635
 41%
   End of Course World History II (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8649
 37%
   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 Students16551630
 1.5%
African American643666
 3.6%
American Indian46
 50%
Asian2112
 42.9%
Hispanic106139
 31.1%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White796722
 9.3%
Two or More Races8184
 3.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.5%39.2%
 7.7%


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Students at Matoaca High are 44% White, 41% African American, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Matoaca High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ettrick Elementary
Elementary : Harrowgate Elementary
Elementary : Matoaca Elementary
Elementary : O.B. Gates Elementary
Middle : Matoaca Middle

Matoaca High ranks in the bottom 21.3% of Virginia high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,630 students attended Matoaca High.


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