Bassett High

Summary:

Bassett High is a public high school in Bassett, Virginia, serving 1,107 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Henry County Public Schools district, which is ranked 87 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bassett High has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of White (55.65%) and Hispanic (19.87%) students. However, this diversity is not reflected in the school's academic performance, as Bassett High's subgroups generally underperform compared to their counterparts in higher-performing nearby schools like Franklin County High and Patrick County High. Bassett High outperforms the district and state in some subjects, but underperforms in others, leading to inconsistent academic progress.

Bassett High faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with an extremely high percentage of students (99.37%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, much higher than the surrounding schools. This high poverty rate may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance and 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, in contrast with the higher-rated nearby schools. Addressing these issues and implementing targeted strategies to improve student outcomes should be a priority for Bassett High and the Henry County Public Schools district.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 85 Riverside Dr
       Bassett, VA  24055-9307


(276) 629-1731

District: Henry County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
282nd of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,615 Help


Feeder schools for Bassett High:

Elementary:    Campbell Court Elementary
    Meadow View Elementary
    Sanville Elementary
    Stanleytown Elementary
Middle:    Fieldale-Collinsville Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  1,140

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.0%
Hispanic:
20.5%
African American:
17.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Compare Details Bassett High ranks worse than 85.7% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.2. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bassett 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 Student population at Bassett High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (54%), Hispanic (20.5%), African American (17%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bassett High is 14. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bassett High is $6,615.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bassett High:

SchoolDigger ranks Bassett High 282nd of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Bassett High in the ranking list.)

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Henry County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry County Public Schools 87th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bassett High

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Rank History for all students at Bassett High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 58.60 88th 308 71.4%
2006 48.56 164th 314 47.8%
2007 50.38 148th 313 52.7%
2008 56.52 114th 316 63.9%
2009 59.75 97th 313 69.0%
2010 53.17 142nd 317 55.2%
2011 45.02 187th 320 41.6%
2012 49.78 162nd 321 49.5%
2013 36.51 228th 321 29.0%
2014 42.78 193rd 322 40.1%
2015 42.71 192nd 322 40.4%
2016 37.90 230th 321 28.3%
2017 38.07 225th 324 30.6%
2018 43.80 198th 326 39.3%
2019 33.09 261st 327 20.2%
2021 34.79 221st 327 32.4%
2022 29.48 268th 325 17.5%
2023 42.37 232nd 326 28.8%
2024 31.20 282nd 329 14.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bassett High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.99 172nd 193 10.9%
2024 11.26 191st 198 3.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bassett High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.56 11th 97 88.7%
2024 46.27 72nd 122 41.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bassett High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.48 241st 320 24.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Bassett High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.92 201st 320 37.2%
2024 29.97 277th 322 14.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bassett High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.61 179th 249 28.1%
2024 21.38 224th 253 11.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Bassett High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.06 244th 321 24.0%
2024 25.41 288th 322 10.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Bassett High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.77 122nd 240 49.2%
2024 35.20 190th 249 23.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bassett High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.48 119th 232 48.7%
2024 35.24 179th 233 23.2%
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Rank History for White students at Bassett High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.52 288th 315 8.6%
2024 18.61 297th 314 5.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Bassett 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 833 833
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 771 771
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 753 753
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 757 757
1993 569 141 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 713
1994 558 149 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 709
1995 563 145 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 709
1996 563 145 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 709
1997 562 144 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 708
1998 550 153 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1999 552 160 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 713
2000 541 162 0 7 0 n/a n/a -4 706
2001 500 146 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 665
2002 521 144 1 24 1 n/a n/a 0 691
2003 521 144 1 24 1 n/a n/a 0 691
2004 537 146 1 24 0 n/a n/a 0 708
2005 948 280 7 48 0 n/a n/a 1 1284
2006 940 267 6 53 1 n/a n/a 0 1267
2007 941 271 7 65 1 n/a n/a 0 1285
2008 922 254 7 57 0 n/a n/a 0 1240
2009 910 231 7 53 0 n/a n/a 0 1201
2010 920 228 7 59 0 n/a n/a 0 1214
2011 897 192 12 92 2 1 52 0 1248
2012 885 195 9 92 4 0 44 0 1229
2013 880 196 9 102 2 0 36 0 1225
2014 829 190 8 103 5 0 36 0 1171
2015 801 208 5 109 3 0 43 0 1169
2016 773 202 5 118 2 1 53 0 1154
2017 740 201 2 142 3 0 66 0 1154
2018 758 185 2 147 2 0 67 0 1161
2019 725 165 2 152 2 0 71 0 1117
2020 697 157 1 180 2 0 77 0 1114
2021 668 164 2 190 0 0 83 0 1107
2022 627 181 1 196 1 0 89 0 1095
2023 616 179 1 220 2 0 89 0 1107
2024 616 194 3 234 3 0 90 0 1140

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 Bassett High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 833 59.6 13.9 n/a
1990 771 58.1 13.2 n/a
1991 753 58.1 12.9 n/a
1992 757 59.2 12.7 n/a
1993 713 56.1 12.7 n/a
1994 709 83.7 n/a 16.4
1995 709 n/a 0.0 18.8
1996 709 n/a 0.0 18.8
1997 708 n/a 0.0 20.8
1998 704 n/a 0.0 21.3
1999 713 60.0 11.9 26.6
2000 706 n/a 0.0 27
2001 665 57.0 11.7 27.1
2002 691 86.5 8.0 28.2
2003 691 86.5 8.0 28.2
2004 708 61.5 11.5 34.6
2005 1284 53.0 24.2 35.2
2006 1267 96.0 13.2 36.9
2007 1285 81.1 15.8 42.8
2008 1240 60.2 20.6 40.2
2009 1201 57.0 21.1 45
2010 1214 54.3 22.3 48.5
2011 1248 52.2 23.8 50.5
2012 1229 85.7 14.3 55.7
2013 1225 81.2 15.0 55.1
2014 1171 83.8 13.9 57.5
2015 1169 81.0 14.4 58.5
2016 1154 79.0 14.6 55.1
2017 1154 78.2 14.7 54.9
2018 1161 73.4 15.8 84.6
2019 1117 80.7 13.8 88.1
2020 1114 82.9 13.4 88.6
2021 1107 80.8 13.6 n/a
2022 1095 74.3 14.7 90.1
2023 1107 88.5 12.5 99.4
2024 1140 80.9 14.0 99.5

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 Bassett High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 833 59.6 13.9 n/a
1990 771 58.1 13.2 n/a
1991 753 58.1 12.9 n/a
1992 757 59.2 12.7 n/a
1993 713 56.1 12.7 n/a
1994 709 83.7 n/a 16.4
1995 709 n/a 0.0 18.8
1996 709 n/a 0.0 18.8
1997 708 n/a 0.0 20.8
1998 704 n/a 0.0 21.3
1999 713 60.0 11.9 26.6
2000 706 n/a 0.0 27
2001 665 57.0 11.7 27.1
2002 691 86.5 8.0 28.2
2003 691 86.5 8.0 28.2
2004 708 61.5 11.5 34.6
2005 1284 53.0 24.2 35.2
2006 1267 96.0 13.2 36.9
2007 1285 81.1 15.8 42.8
2008 1240 60.2 20.6 40.2
2009 1201 57.0 21.1 45
2010 1214 54.3 22.3 48.5
2011 1248 52.2 23.8 50.5
2012 1229 85.7 14.3 55.7
2013 1225 81.2 15.0 55.1
2014 1171 83.8 13.9 57.5
2015 1169 81.0 14.4 58.5
2016 1154 79.0 14.6 55.1
2017 1154 78.2 14.7 54.9
2018 1161 73.4 15.8 84.6
2019 1117 80.7 13.8 88.1
2020 1114 82.9 13.4 88.6
2021 1107 80.8 13.6 n/a
2022 1095 74.3 14.7 90.1
2023 1107 88.5 12.5 99.4
2024 1140 80.9 14.0 99.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bassett High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $206 (3.7%) $5,424 (96.3%) $5,631
2020 $277 (4.5%) $5,830 (95.5%) $6,107
2021 $385 (5.8%) $6,230 (94.2%) $6,615

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bassett High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 261st of 327 High schoolsRanks 232nd of 326 High schools
 8.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Geometry (Bassett High)7782
 5%
   End of Course Geometry (Henry County Public Schools)7884
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Bassett High)7270
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Henry County Public Schools)8476
 8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Biology (Bassett High)7458
 16%
   End of Course Biology (Henry County Public Schools)8060
 20%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Bassett High)8562
 23%
   End of Course Earth Science (Henry County Public Schools)8461
 23%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Bassett High)8481
 3%
   End of Course English Reading (Henry County Public Schools)8685
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course VA and US History (Bassett High)4924
 25%
   End of Course VA and US History (Henry County Public Schools)5129
 22%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Bassett High)7151
 20%
   End of Course World History I (Henry County Public Schools)7757
 20%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Bassett High)7524
 51%
   End of Course World History II (Henry County Public Schools)7630
 46%
   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 Students11171107
 0.9%
African American165179
 8.5%
American Indian22
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic152220
 44.7%
Pacific Islander00
White725616
 15%
Two or More Races7189
 25.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.1%99.4%
 11.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bassett High

Bassett High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Campbell Court Elementary
Elementary : Meadow View Elementary
Elementary : Sanville Elementary
Elementary : Stanleytown Elementary
Middle : Fieldale-Collinsville Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,140 students attended Bassett High.

Bassett High ranks in the bottom 14.3% of Virginia high schools.

Students at Bassett High are 54% White, 21% Hispanic, 17% African American, 8% Two or more races.


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