Atlee High

Summary:

Atlee High is a public high school located in Mechanicsville, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 1,526. It is part of the Hanover County Public Schools district, which is ranked 21 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating.

Atlee High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Virginia, often placing in the top 5%. The school's students perform exceptionally well on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the Hanover County and Virginia state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 97.52% of Atlee High's 9th graders were proficient or better in Geometry, compared to 94.5% for Hanover County and 85.92% for Virginia. Atlee High's strong performance extends across different student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, Hispanic, White, African American, and multi-racial students, as well as those from low socioeconomic backgrounds and with disabilities.

Compared to nearby schools, Mechanicsville High and Hanover High perform well but lag behind Atlee High in overall rankings and test scores. The Richmond City high schools, such as Thomas Jefferson High, Armstrong High, John Marshall High, and Richmond Community High, generally have lower performance compared to Atlee High, with significantly lower test scores and statewide rankings. This may be partly attributable to Atlee High's more affluent student population, as the school has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to the nearby Richmond City schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 9414 Atlee Station Road
       Mechanicsville, VA  23116


(804) 723-2100

District: Hanover County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
17th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,254 Help


Feeder schools for Atlee High:

Elementary:    Cool Spring Elementary
    Pearson's Corner Elementary
    Washington-Henry Elementary
Middle:    Chickahominy Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  1,526

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.5%
African American:
7.2%
Hispanic:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Atlee High ranks better than 94.8% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Hanover County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.33. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Atlee 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 Atlee High has the largest high school student body size in the Hanover County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Atlee High is $8,254. 2 high schools in the Hanover County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Atlee High:

SchoolDigger ranks Atlee High 17th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Atlee High in the ranking list.)

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Hanover County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hanover County Public Schools 21st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Atlee High

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Rank History for all students at Atlee High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 79.07 9th 308 97.1%
2006 75.33 16th 314 94.9%
2007 66.53 52nd 313 83.4%
2008 77.69 10th 316 96.8%
2009 78.99 10th 313 96.8%
2010 77.19 14th 317 95.6%
2011 80.34 8th 320 97.5%
2012 75.02 22nd 321 93.1%
2013 76.26 32nd 321 90.0%
2014 71.02 41st 322 87.3%
2015 73.32 31st 322 90.4%
2016 69.69 49th 321 84.7%
2017 72.36 31st 324 90.4%
2018 70.86 31st 326 90.5%
2019 72.52 31st 327 90.5%
2021 82.48 5th 327 98.5%
2022 74.17 27th 325 91.7%
2023 78.90 27th 326 91.7%
2024 81.33 17th 329 94.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Atlee High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.91 100th 193 48.2%
2024 76.07 25th 198 87.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Atlee High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 76.75 43rd 320 86.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Atlee High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.63 48th 320 85.0%
2024 79.04 23rd 322 92.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Atlee High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.16 113th 249 54.6%
2024 72.92 48th 253 81.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Atlee High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.30 31st 321 90.3%
2024 80.56 27th 322 91.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Atlee High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.84 7th 118 94.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Atlee High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.20 28th 240 88.3%
2024 69.76 56th 249 77.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Atlee High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.83 148th 232 36.2%
2024 87.60 7th 233 97.0%
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Rank History for White students at Atlee High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.83 38th 315 87.9%
2024 75.55 27th 314 91.4%
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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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by a parent
Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Open Quote My oldest son is now a sophomore at Atlee. The teachers seem very attentive to his needs. My son has a high functioning form of Autism. (Aspergers Syndrome)He is very intelligent and has moved into AP and IB studies. Some of his teachers have personally called me to let me know how well he has been working with them and other students in his class. The counselors are always willing to meet with me if I have any concerns. My younger son will be attending the school need year. He has ADHD and an SLD. I hope that the same communication will continue in regards to my younger sons issues. My biggest problem is not with the school but the state of Virginia's new policies and requirements regarding High School Diploma's. It will be difficult for my younger son to acquire a standard High School Diploma. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Atlee High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 1043 58 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1111
1994 1141 71 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1220
1995 1262 98 16 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1380
1996 1262 98 16 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1380
1997 1351 101 14 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1471
1998 1422 113 21 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1563
1999 1464 105 20 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1596
2000 1563 97 19 9 0 n/a n/a -4 1684
2001 1573 98 17 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1694
2002 1674 113 21 14 2 n/a n/a 0 1824
2003 1674 113 21 14 2 n/a n/a 0 1824
2004 1199 108 20 17 4 n/a n/a 2 1350
2005 1202 105 26 18 2 n/a n/a 6 1359
2006 1256 107 26 15 2 n/a n/a 5 1411
2007 1322 117 28 17 1 n/a n/a 10 1495
2008 1359 115 31 17 1 n/a n/a 14 1537
2009 1368 124 32 19 2 n/a n/a 19 1564
2010 1389 120 33 24 1 n/a n/a 18 1585
2011 1377 114 41 25 1 0 4 0 1562
2012 1408 114 38 36 3 1 7 0 1607
2013 1405 109 41 45 4 1 13 0 1618
2014 1405 123 34 48 4 2 22 0 1638
2015 1429 125 37 51 5 2 28 0 1677
2016 1471 117 44 48 3 0 33 0 1716
2017 1435 120 49 39 5 2 35 0 1685
2018 1352 117 55 39 6 3 30 0 1602
2019 1347 124 56 45 7 2 34 0 1615
2020 1290 120 43 42 8 2 42 0 1547
2021 1286 104 35 56 6 1 52 0 1540
2022 1252 103 44 67 7 0 68 0 1541
2023 1228 110 45 70 5 0 68 0 1526

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

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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 Atlee High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 1111 69.1 16.1 n/a
1994 1220 154.9 n/a n/a
1995 1380 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1380 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1471 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1563 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1596 101.0 15.8 0
2000 1684 n/a 0.0 0
2001 1694 109.3 15.5 n/a
2002 1824 148.0 12.3 n/a
2003 1824 148.0 12.3 n/a
2004 1350 108.0 12.5 3.9
2005 1359 105.0 12.9 n/a
2006 1411 114.0 12.4 n/a
2007 1495 108.6 13.8 n/a
2008 1537 81.5 18.9 0
2009 1564 79.6 19.6 0
2010 1585 78.2 20.2 n/a
2011 1562 78.0 20.0 0
2012 1607 106.2 15.1 n/a
2013 1618 103.1 15.6 n/a
2014 1638 97.7 16.7 0
2015 1677 91.0 18.4 0
2016 1716 98.0 17.5 n/a
2017 1685 103.9 16.2 n/a
2018 1602 100.8 15.8 7.3
2019 1615 100.8 16.0 9.8
2020 1547 99.3 15.5 11.2
2021 1540 73.0 21.0 n/a
2022 1541 87.5 17.6 11.2
2023 1526 97.5 15.6 14.8

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 Atlee High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 1111 69.1 16.1 n/a
1994 1220 154.9 n/a n/a
1995 1380 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1380 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1471 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1563 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1596 101.0 15.8 0
2000 1684 n/a 0.0 0
2001 1694 109.3 15.5 n/a
2002 1824 148.0 12.3 n/a
2003 1824 148.0 12.3 n/a
2004 1350 108.0 12.5 3.9
2005 1359 105.0 12.9 n/a
2006 1411 114.0 12.4 n/a
2007 1495 108.6 13.8 n/a
2008 1537 81.5 18.9 0
2009 1564 79.6 19.6 0
2010 1585 78.2 20.2 n/a
2011 1562 78.0 20.0 0
2012 1607 106.2 15.1 n/a
2013 1618 103.1 15.6 n/a
2014 1638 97.7 16.7 0
2015 1677 91.0 18.4 0
2016 1716 98.0 17.5 n/a
2017 1685 103.9 16.2 n/a
2018 1602 100.8 15.8 7.3
2019 1615 100.8 16.0 9.8
2020 1547 99.3 15.5 11.2
2021 1540 73.0 21.0 n/a
2022 1541 87.5 17.6 11.2
2023 1526 97.5 15.6 14.8

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 Atlee High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $222 (3.3%) $6,564 (96.7%) $6,787
2020 $238 (3.3%) $6,937 (96.7%) $7,176
2021 $430 (5.2%) $7,824 (94.8%) $8,254

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Atlee High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 31st of 327 High schoolsRanks 27th of 326 High schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Geometry (Atlee High)9287
 5%
   End of Course Geometry (Hanover County Public Schools)8886
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Atlee High)9485
 9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Hanover County Public Schools)8986
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Atlee High)9797
   End of Course Algebra II (Hanover County Public Schools)9395
 2%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Atlee High)9690
 6%
   End of Course Chemistry (Hanover County Public Schools)8983
 6%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Atlee High)9586
 9%
   End of Course Biology (Hanover County Public Schools)9075
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Atlee High)8577
 8%
   End of Course Earth Science (Hanover County Public Schools)8072
 8%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Atlee High)9093
 3%
   End of Course English Reading (Hanover County Public Schools)8791
 4%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (Atlee High)9178
 13%
   End of Course Geography (Hanover County Public Schools)8272
 10%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course VA and US History (Atlee High)8746
 41%
   End of Course VA and US History (Hanover County Public Schools)7842
 36%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Atlee High)8886
 2%
   End of Course World History I (Hanover County Public Schools)8078
 2%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Atlee High)8877
 11%
   End of Course World History II (Hanover County Public Schools)8169
 12%
   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 Students16151526
 5.5%
African American124110
 11.3%
American Indian75
 28.6%
Asian5645
 19.6%
Hispanic4570
 55.6%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White13471228
 8.8%
Two or More Races3468
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.8%14.8%
 5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Atlee High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,526 students attended Atlee High.

Atlee High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cool Spring Elementary
Elementary : Pearson's Corner Elementary
Elementary : Washington-Henry Elementary
Middle : Chickahominy Middle

Students at Atlee High are 80% White, 7% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Yes. Atlee High ranks in the top 5.2% of Virginia high schools.


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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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