Is Magna Vista High a good school?

Magna Vista High ranks in the bottom 8.5% of Virginia high schools.

How many students attend Magna Vista High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,131 students attended Magna Vista High.

What is the racial makeup of Magna Vista High?

Students at Magna Vista High are 50% White, 29% African American, 14% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Magna Vista High?

Magna Vista High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Axton Elementary Elementary : Drewry Mason Elementary Elementary : G.W. Carver Elementary Elementary : Mount Olivet Elementary Elementary : Rich Acres Elementary Middle : Laurel Park Middle

Magna Vista High

Summary:

Magna Vista High is a public high school located in Ridgeway, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,104 students. 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.

Magna Vista High has a more diverse student population compared to nearby Bassett High and Martinsville High, with a student body that is 51.27% White, 27.99% African American, 13.41% Hispanic, and 6.34% two or more races. However, the school's performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests varies across different subjects and grade levels, with stronger performance in Algebra I and Geometry but lower proficiency rates in World History II and VA and US History compared to state and district averages. Additionally, Magna Vista High's performance on SOL tests varies significantly among different student subgroups, with relatively strong performance for English Language Learner students but struggles with Low Socio-Economic Status and Disabled students.

Magna Vista High's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, from 153rd out of 325 Virginia high schools in 2021-2022 to 301st out of 329 in 2023-2024, placing the school in the bottom half of Virginia high schools with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests that the school is struggling to keep pace with other high schools in the state, and the significant disparities in subgroup performance indicate that the school may need to focus on addressing the unique needs of these student populations to improve overall academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

701 Magna Vista School Rd
Ridgeway, VA 24148

(276) 956-3147

District: Henry County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
301^st of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,871

Feeder schools for Magna Vista High:

Elementary:	Axton Elementary
	Drewry Mason Elementary
	G.W. Carver Elementary
	Mount Olivet Elementary
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	Rich Acres Elementary
Middle:	Laurel Park Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 1,131

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.1%

African American:

28.7%

Hispanic:

13.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Magna Vista High ranks worse than 91.5% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.98. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Magna Vista High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Student population at Magna Vista High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.1%), African American (28.7%), Hispanic (13.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Magna Vista High is 13.8. (See more...)

Compare Magna Vista High employs 81.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Magna Vista High is $6,871.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Magna Vista High:

SchoolDigger ranks Magna Vista High 301^st of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Magna Vista High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Henry County Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for Magna Vista High

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Rank History for all students at Magna Vista High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	31.16	266^th	308	13.6%
2006	29.45	268^th	314	14.6%
2007	33.61	253^rd	313	19.2%
2008	48.02	161^st	316	49.1%
2009	61.89	85^th	313	72.8%
2010	63.14	78^th	317	75.4%
2011	58.33	115^th	320	64.1%
2012	49.44	168^th	321	47.7%
2013	47.17	170^th	321	47.0%
2014	47.88	165^th	322	48.8%
2015	44.96	181^st	322	43.8%
2016	36.69	235^th	321	26.8%
2017	39.62	215^th	324	33.6%
2018	39.54	224^th	326	31.3%
2019	44.50	202^nd	327	38.2%
2021	37.39	210^th	327	35.8%
2022	50.06	153^rd	325	52.9%
2023	46.56	210^th	326	35.6%
2024	25.98	301^st	329	8.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Magna Vista High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.21	190^th	193	1.6%
2024	24.00	169^th	198	14.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Magna Vista High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	84.52	19^th	122	84.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Magna Vista High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	23.96	300^th	320	6.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Magna Vista High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.36	221^st	320	30.9%
2024	34.29	252^nd	322	21.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Magna Vista High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.74	137^th	249	45.0%
2024	12.13	244^th	253	3.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Magna Vista High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.11	206^th	321	35.8%
2024	15.54	312^th	322	3.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Magna Vista High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.32	101^st	240	57.9%
2024	15.53	243^rd	249	2.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Magna Vista High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.45	94^th	232	59.5%
2024	37.56	175^th	233	24.9%

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Rank History for White students at Magna Vista High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.62	271^st	315	14.0%
2024	19.49	296^th	314	5.7%

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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.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Magna Vista 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	958	958
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	871	871
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	801	801
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	806	806
1993	521	238	7	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	767
1994	531	201	6	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	739
1995	538	227	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	766
1996	538	227	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	766
1997	554	218	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	777
1998	525	230	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	759
1999	537	223	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	762
2000	546	236	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	-4	785
2001	527	229	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	764
2002	528	243	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	779
2003	528	243	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	779
2004	521	229	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	761
2005	716	464	4	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	1209
2006	722	455	4	33	0	n/a	n/a	2	1216
2007	705	425	4	41	0	n/a	n/a	5	1180
2008	655	405	3	43	1	n/a	n/a	4	1111
2009	623	366	3	44	1	n/a	n/a	7	1044
2010	588	346	5	56	1	n/a	n/a	6	1002
2011	578	330	2	53	1	1	18	0	983
2012	528	301	2	60	1	1	27	0	920
2013	522	291	3	62	2	1	30	0	911
2014	536	280	4	80	3	1	35	0	939
2015	588	278	5	95	2	0	43	0	1011
2016	617	278	8	101	4	0	50	0	1058
2017	624	264	8	119	2	0	63	0	1080
2018	614	274	4	119	1	0	59	0	1071
2019	595	281	4	133	1	0	64	0	1078
2020	583	297	5	145	0	0	61	0	1091
2021	565	313	6	142	1	0	55	0	1082
2022	560	311	7	144	1	1	59	0	1083
2023	566	309	9	148	1	1	70	0	1104
2024	567	325	7	154	2	1	75	0	1131

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 Magna Vista High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	958	54.2	17.6	n/a
1990	871	55.4	15.7	n/a
1991	801	57.6	13.9	n/a
1992	806	58.7	13.7	n/a
1993	767	57.6	13.3	n/a
1994	739	86.7	n/a	8.7
1995	766	n/a	0.0	14.1
1996	766	n/a	0.0	14.1
1997	777	n/a	0.0	15.2
1998	759	n/a	0.0	17.1
1999	762	65.0	11.7	18.1
2000	785	n/a	0.0	24.8
2001	764	63.0	12.1	20.8
2002	779	84.8	9.2	24.6
2003	779	84.8	9.2	24.6
2004	761	60.5	12.6	27.2
2005	1209	55.0	22.0	30.5
2006	1216	94.0	12.9	35.7
2007	1180	75.6	15.6	39.2
2008	1111	60.9	18.2	38.6
2009	1044	59.6	17.5	43.7
2010	1002	48.2	20.7	49.7
2011	983	44.4	22.1	48.1
2012	920	65.3	14.0	50.8
2013	911	66.0	13.7	51.7
2014	939	67.3	13.9	56.3
2015	1011	68.0	14.8	57
2016	1058	69.0	15.3	51
2017	1080	74.8	14.4	48.6
2018	1071	75.8	14.1	85.2
2019	1078	75.3	14.3	88.7
2020	1091	72.4	15.0	89
2021	1082	81.8	13.2	n/a
2022	1083	69.1	15.6	89.7
2023	1104	81.7	13.5	98
2024	1131	81.8	13.8	100.6

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 Magna Vista High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	958	54.2	17.6	n/a
1990	871	55.4	15.7	n/a
1991	801	57.6	13.9	n/a
1992	806	58.7	13.7	n/a
1993	767	57.6	13.3	n/a
1994	739	86.7	n/a	8.7
1995	766	n/a	0.0	14.1
1996	766	n/a	0.0	14.1
1997	777	n/a	0.0	15.2
1998	759	n/a	0.0	17.1
1999	762	65.0	11.7	18.1
2000	785	n/a	0.0	24.8
2001	764	63.0	12.1	20.8
2002	779	84.8	9.2	24.6
2003	779	84.8	9.2	24.6
2004	761	60.5	12.6	27.2
2005	1209	55.0	22.0	30.5
2006	1216	94.0	12.9	35.7
2007	1180	75.6	15.6	39.2
2008	1111	60.9	18.2	38.6
2009	1044	59.6	17.5	43.7
2010	1002	48.2	20.7	49.7
2011	983	44.4	22.1	48.1
2012	920	65.3	14.0	50.8
2013	911	66.0	13.7	51.7
2014	939	67.3	13.9	56.3
2015	1011	68.0	14.8	57
2016	1058	69.0	15.3	51
2017	1080	74.8	14.4	48.6
2018	1071	75.8	14.1	85.2
2019	1078	75.3	14.3	88.7
2020	1091	72.4	15.0	89
2021	1082	81.8	13.2	n/a
2022	1083	69.1	15.6	89.7
2023	1104	81.7	13.5	98
2024	1131	81.8	13.8	100.6

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 Magna Vista High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$300 (5.1%)	$5,609 (94.9%)	$5,908
2020	$351 (5.6%)	$5,950 (94.4%)	$6,300
2021	$625 (9.1%)	$6,247 (90.9%)	$6,871

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Magna Vista 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 202^nd of 327 High schools	Ranks 210^th of 326 High schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Geometry (Magna Vista High)	80	86	6%
End of Course Geometry (Henry County Public Schools)	78	84	6%
End of Course Geometry (Virginia)	83	80	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Magna Vista High)	81	73	8%
End of Course Algebra I (Henry County Public Schools)	84	76	8%
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)	86	80	6%
End of Course Algebra II (Magna Vista High)	84	100	16%
End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)	91	86	5%
End of Course Biology (Magna Vista High)	87	62	25%
End of Course Biology (Henry County Public Schools)	80	60	20%
End of Course Biology (Virginia)	83	70	13%
End of Course Earth Science (Magna Vista High)	84	60	24%
End of Course Earth Science (Henry County Public Schools)	84	61	23%
End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)	81	72	9%
End of Course English Reading (Magna Vista High)	89	89
End of Course English Reading (Henry County Public Schools)	86	85	1%
End of Course English Reading (Virginia)	86	85	1%
End of Course VA and US History (Magna Vista High)	53	43	10%
End of Course VA and US History (Henry County Public Schools)	51	29	22%
End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)	68	38	30%
End of Course World History I (Magna Vista High)	82	64	18%
End of Course World History I (Henry County Public Schools)	77	57	20%
End of Course World History I (Virginia)	80	66	14%
End of Course World History II (Magna Vista High)	78	41	37%
End of Course World History II (Henry County Public Schools)	76	30	46%
End of Course World History II (Virginia)	81	48	33%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1078	1104	2.4%
African American	281	309	10%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	4	9	125%
Hispanic	133	148	11.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	595	566	4.9%
Two or More Races	64	70	9.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.7%	98%	9.3%

Schools Near Magna Vista High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Geometry (2024)		SOL Algebra I (2024)				SOL Algebra II (2024)	SOL Biology (2024)			SOL Earth Science (2024)		SOL English Reading (2024)		SOL VA and US History (2024)	SOL World History I (2024)		SOL World History II (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Geometry 10th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 10th Grade	SOL Algebra I 11th Grade	SOL Algebra I 12th Grade	SOL Algebra II 9th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Biology 11th Grade	SOL Earth Science 10th Grade	SOL Earth Science 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 12th Grade	SOL VA and US History 11th Grade	SOL World History I 9th Grade	SOL World History I 10th Grade	SOL World History II 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Magna Vista High	Public	9-12	701 Magna Vista School Rd	Ridgeway	24148	Henry County	Henry County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 956-3147	1,131	82	13.8	100.6%	567 (50.1%)	325 (28.7%)	154 (13.6%)	7 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	75 (6.6%)	26	301^st of 329 public high schools	8.5%		46.6	210^th of 326 public high schools	35.6%	91	95.9	30.4	60.8	62.5	63.6	90.9		55.8	58.8	65.2	50.0		79.6	70.0	43.8	59.2		17.4	$6,871	$625	$6,247
Martinsville High	Public	9-12	351 Commonwealth Blvd	Martinsville	24112	Martinsville city	Martinsville City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 403-5870	558	40	13.8	100.7%	105 (18.8%)	332 (59.5%)	78 (14.0%)	9 (1.6%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.4%)	31.2	281^st of 329 public high schools	14.6%		26.4	294^th of 326 public high schools	9.8%	13	72.4		52.4				83.3	89.6			11.9	27.3	83.6						$8,917	$549	$8,367
Bassett High	Public	9-12	85 Riverside Dr	Bassett	24055	Henry County	Henry County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 629-1731	1,140	81	14.0	99.5%	616 (54.0%)	194 (17.0%)	234 (20.5%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (7.9%)	31.2	282^nd of 329 public high schools	14.3%		42.4	232^nd of 326 public high schools	28.8%	50	92.2		77.2	90.9	100.0			54.4	63.5				80.4			61.6	80.0	9.1	$6,615	$385	$6,230

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