Cosby High

Summary:

Cosby High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Midlothian, Virginia, with a diverse student population of 2,385. The school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Virginia, with exceptional academic performance and equitable outcomes across diverse student subgroups.

Cosby High's academic excellence is evident in its consistent ranking of 40 out of 329 high schools statewide and its 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students have demonstrated exceptional performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests, often outperforming the state and Chesterfield County Public Schools district averages, particularly in subjects like Algebra I, Algebra II, Biology, and English Reading. Notably, Cosby High has shown impressive performance across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, African American students, Hispanic students, White students, multi-racial students, English Language Learners, low socioeconomic status students, disabled students, and military-connected students.

Compared to nearby high schools like Carver College and Career Academy, Meadowbrook High, and Lloyd C. Bird High, which have significantly lower statewide rankings and academic performance, Cosby High stands out as a top-performing institution. Additionally, Cosby High's relatively low spending per student, ranging from $5,575 to $5,686, suggests that the school is able to achieve its high academic performance in a cost-effective manner.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 14300 Fox Club Parkway
       Midlothian, VA  23112


(804) 639-8340

District: Chesterfield County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
40th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,686 Help


Feeder schools for Cosby High:

Elementary:    Grange Hall Elementary
    Winterpock Elementary
    Woolridge Elementary
Middle:    Tomahawk Creek Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  2,385

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.7%
African American:
15.2%
Hispanic:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cosby High ranks better than 87.8% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks first 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 77.18. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cosby High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 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 Cosby 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 Cosby High is $5,686, which is the lowest among 11 high schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cosby High:

SchoolDigger ranks Cosby High 40th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Cosby 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 Cosby High

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Rank History for all students at Cosby High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 77.66 11th 316 96.5%
2009 72.47 26th 313 91.7%
2010 76.08 17th 317 94.6%
2011 78.98 12th 320 96.3%
2012 80.87 5th 321 98.4%
2013 77.66 27th 321 91.6%
2014 80.33 10th 322 96.9%
2015 78.86 12th 322 96.3%
2016 80.46 7th 321 97.8%
2017 80.80 6th 324 98.1%
2018 80.62 6th 326 98.2%
2019 79.21 8th 327 97.6%
2021 60.76 81st 327 75.2%
2022 79.31 12th 325 96.3%
2023 79.71 23rd 326 92.9%
2024 77.18 40th 329 87.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cosby High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.24 25th 193 87.0%
2024 72.05 37th 198 81.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cosby High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 98.19 1st 97 99.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cosby High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.22 41st 320 87.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Cosby High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.27 27th 320 91.6%
2024 76.48 39th 322 87.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cosby High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.37 33rd 249 86.7%
2024 72.51 49th 253 80.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Cosby High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.26 16th 92 82.6%
2024 64.62 28th 92 69.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Cosby High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.54 35th 321 89.1%
2024 76.44 50th 322 84.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cosby High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.39 30th 120 75.0%
2024 56.79 63rd 118 46.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Cosby High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.85 35th 240 85.4%
2024 72.34 48th 249 80.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cosby High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.53 25th 232 89.2%
2024 81.51 20th 233 91.4%
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Rank History for White students at Cosby High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.63 29th 315 90.8%
2024 70.71 55th 314 82.5%
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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 Cosby High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 1091 105 22 14 2 n/a n/a 5 1239
2008 1526 164 52 26 6 n/a n/a 14 1788
2009 1572 190 70 34 8 n/a n/a 58 1932
2010 1692 230 77 41 3 n/a n/a 15 2058
2011 1627 213 81 64 10 2 82 0 2079
2012 1640 220 78 66 7 2 77 0 2090
2013 1641 244 79 81 6 0 69 0 2120
2014 1581 254 84 86 5 0 58 0 2068
2015 1510 275 81 95 2 2 63 0 2028
2016 1513 290 96 102 2 2 69 0 2074
2017 1523 290 100 107 2 1 75 0 2098
2018 1578 287 100 130 3 2 86 0 2186
2019 1610 291 106 140 3 2 82 0 2234
2020 1594 277 109 127 3 4 84 0 2198
2021 1572 303 113 130 4 3 91 0 2216
2022 1606 345 112 158 2 5 102 0 2330
2023 1591 362 122 200 2 5 103 0 2385

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 Cosby High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 1239 82.1 15.1 n/a
2008 1788 95.5 18.7 0
2009 1932 102.2 18.9 0
2010 2058 108.6 18.9 n/a
2011 2079 109.9 18.9 0
2012 2090 118.7 17.6 n/a
2013 2120 122.3 17.3 n/a
2014 2068 118.1 17.5 0
2015 2028 115.0 17.6 0
2016 2074 113.0 18.3 5.9
2017 2098 115.8 18.1 6.4
2018 2186 116.7 18.7 9.9
2019 2234 121.6 18.3 9.3
2020 2198 122.4 17.9 12
2021 2216 121.6 18.2 n/a
2022 2330 127.9 18.2 11.3
2023 2385 143.2 16.6 14.5

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 Cosby High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 1239 82.1 15.1 n/a
2008 1788 95.5 18.7 0
2009 1932 102.2 18.9 0
2010 2058 108.6 18.9 n/a
2011 2079 109.9 18.9 0
2012 2090 118.7 17.6 n/a
2013 2120 122.3 17.3 n/a
2014 2068 118.1 17.5 0
2015 2028 115.0 17.6 0
2016 2074 113.0 18.3 5.9
2017 2098 115.8 18.1 6.4
2018 2186 116.7 18.7 9.9
2019 2234 121.6 18.3 9.3
2020 2198 122.4 17.9 12
2021 2216 121.6 18.2 n/a
2022 2330 127.9 18.2 11.3
2023 2385 143.2 16.6 14.5

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 Cosby High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $5,575 (100.0%) $5,575
2020 $00 (0.0%) $5,614 (100.0%) $5,614
2021 $00 (0.0%) $5,686 (100.0%) $5,686

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cosby High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 8th of 327 High schoolsRanks 23rd of 326 High schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Cosby High)9486
 8%
   End of Course Writing (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7867
 11%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Cosby High)9791
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8165
 16%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Cosby High)9492
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8574
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Cosby High)9596
 1%
   End of Course Algebra II (Chesterfield County Public Schools)9270
 22%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Cosby High)9672
 24%
   End of Course Chemistry (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8752
 35%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Cosby High)9587
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8469
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Cosby High)9473
 21%
   End of Course Earth Science (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8071
 9%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Cosby High)9496
 2%
   End of Course English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8786
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (Cosby High)10099
 1%
   End of Course Geography (Chesterfield County Public Schools)9780
 17%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course VA and US History (Cosby High)7763
 14%
   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 (Cosby High)9485
 9%
   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 (Cosby High)9482
 12%
   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 Students22342385
 6.8%
African American291362
 24.4%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian106122
 15.1%
Hispanic140200
 42.9%
Pacific Islander25
 150%
White16101591
 1.2%
Two or More Races82103
 25.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.3%14.5%
 5.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cosby High

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,385 students attended Cosby High.

Cosby High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Grange Hall Elementary
Elementary : Winterpock Elementary
Elementary : Woolridge Elementary
Middle : Tomahawk Creek Middle

Cosby High ranks 40th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Cosby High are 67% White, 15% African American, 8% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.


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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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