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Mathews High

Summary:

Mathews High is a public high school located in Mathews, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 310. The school is part of the Mathews County Public Schools district, which is ranked 67 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mathews High faces several challenges that set it apart from nearby schools. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (83.87%) compared to the more diverse student populations at York High, York River Academy, and Gloucester High. Additionally, Mathews High has a high percentage of students (71.94%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low socioeconomic status. The school's test scores are generally lower than the state and district averages, particularly in subjects like Algebra I, Biology, and World History, although it performs better in Writing and English Reading.

Compared to nearby schools, Mathews High's statewide ranking has been declining, from a high of 87 out of 326 Virginia high schools in 2017-2018 to its current ranking of 233 out of 329 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school may be struggling to keep up with the performance of other high schools in the state. In contrast, York High and York River Academy, part of the York County Public Schools district, consistently outperform Mathews High on statewide assessments and have higher statewide rankings. Addressing the socioeconomic, demographic, and academic challenges facing Mathews High could be crucial for improving student outcomes and the school's overall performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 Rt 198 9889 Buckley Hall Road
       Mathews, VA  23109

(804) 725-3702

District: Mathews County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
233rd of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,758 Help


Feeder schools for Mathews High:

Elementary:    Mathews Elementary
Middle:    Thomas Hunter Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  310

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.9%
African American:
6.5%
Hispanic:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mathews High ranks worse than 70.8% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.16. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mathews 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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mathews High is $12,758.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mathews High:

SchoolDigger ranks Mathews High 233rd of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Mathews High in the ranking list.)

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Mathews County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Mathews County Public Schools 67th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mathews High

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Rank History for all students at Mathews High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 58.94 87th 308 71.8%
2006 53.82 126th 314 59.9%
2007 37.27 234th 313 25.2%
2008 61.05 85th 316 73.1%
2009 58.67 102nd 313 67.4%
2010 50.85 159th 317 49.8%
2011 46.25 180th 320 43.8%
2012 45.09 190th 321 40.8%
2013 41.03 199th 321 38.0%
2014 43.81 185th 322 42.5%
2015 37.21 224th 322 30.4%
2016 44.89 188th 321 41.4%
2017 49.74 160th 324 50.6%
2018 61.14 87th 326 73.3%
2019 45.77 193rd 327 41.0%
2021 57.12 103rd 327 68.5%
2022 49.82 159th 325 51.1%
2023 54.52 173rd 326 46.9%
2024 42.16 233rd 329 29.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mathews High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.89 203rd 320 36.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Mathews High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.62 163rd 320 49.1%
2024 42.19 230th 322 28.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Mathews High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.45 180th 321 43.9%
2024 38.03 233rd 322 27.6%
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Rank History for White students at Mathews High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.81 221st 315 29.8%
2024 24.83 288th 314 8.3%
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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 Mathews 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 346 346
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 361 361
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 378 378
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 378 378
1993 319 59 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1994 312 62 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1995 319 68 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1996 319 68 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1997 343 63 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1998 349 67 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1999 352 59 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2000 377 54 2 4 0 n/a n/a -4 433
2001 338 61 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2002 363 59 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 426
2003 363 59 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 426
2004 355 61 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 419
2005 358 53 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 415
2006 392 52 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2007 408 56 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 468
2008 403 55 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 463
2009 372 63 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 438
2010 360 65 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 429
2011 345 50 2 8 1 0 18 0 424
2012 345 47 3 9 1 0 21 0 426
2013 353 40 2 15 0 0 15 0 425
2014 345 33 3 21 0 0 11 0 413
2015 348 33 4 19 1 0 10 0 415
2016 343 31 3 19 1 0 10 0 407
2017 343 30 3 17 0 0 14 0 407
2018 326 33 4 13 2 0 17 0 395
2019 296 33 4 12 2 0 20 0 367
2020 271 28 3 10 1 0 17 0 330
2021 232 26 1 6 2 0 18 0 285
2022 247 21 1 10 0 0 14 0 293
2023 260 20 1 19 0 0 10 0 310

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 Mathews High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 346 25.8 13.4 n/a
1990 361 26.5 13.6 n/a
1991 378 27.5 13.7 n/a
1992 378 28.0 13.5 n/a
1993 380 29.9 12.7 n/a
1994 374 33.5 n/a 17.1
1995 390 n/a 0.0 16.4
1996 390 n/a 0.0 16.4
1997 411 n/a 0.0 14.4
1998 421 n/a 0.0 14.5
1999 416 34.0 12.2 13
2000 433 n/a 0.0 12.1
2001 405 31.4 12.9 17
2002 426 38.5 11.1 20.4
2003 426 38.5 11.1 20.4
2004 419 33.5 12.5 24.1
2005 415 33.5 12.4 21.7
2006 447 33.0 13.5 17.7
2007 468 32.1 14.6 20.7
2008 463 27.5 16.8 19.2
2009 438 26.6 16.5 26
2010 429 24.9 17.2 25.6
2011 424 25.2 16.7 28.1
2012 426 34.3 12.4 32.2
2013 425 32.5 13.0 27.1
2014 413 33.4 12.3 28.3
2015 415 33.0 12.5 29.9
2016 407 33.0 12.3 32.9
2017 407 31.9 12.7 33.9
2018 395 32.4 12.1 42
2019 367 31.7 11.5 38.7
2020 330 31.8 10.3 42.4
2021 285 29.5 9.6 n/a
2022 293 29.7 9.8 47.8
2023 310 27.7 11.1 71.9

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 Mathews High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 346 25.8 13.4 n/a
1990 361 26.5 13.6 n/a
1991 378 27.5 13.7 n/a
1992 378 28.0 13.5 n/a
1993 380 29.9 12.7 n/a
1994 374 33.5 n/a 17.1
1995 390 n/a 0.0 16.4
1996 390 n/a 0.0 16.4
1997 411 n/a 0.0 14.4
1998 421 n/a 0.0 14.5
1999 416 34.0 12.2 13
2000 433 n/a 0.0 12.1
2001 405 31.4 12.9 17
2002 426 38.5 11.1 20.4
2003 426 38.5 11.1 20.4
2004 419 33.5 12.5 24.1
2005 415 33.5 12.4 21.7
2006 447 33.0 13.5 17.7
2007 468 32.1 14.6 20.7
2008 463 27.5 16.8 19.2
2009 438 26.6 16.5 26
2010 429 24.9 17.2 25.6
2011 424 25.2 16.7 28.1
2012 426 34.3 12.4 32.2
2013 425 32.5 13.0 27.1
2014 413 33.4 12.3 28.3
2015 415 33.0 12.5 29.9
2016 407 33.0 12.3 32.9
2017 407 31.9 12.7 33.9
2018 395 32.4 12.1 42
2019 367 31.7 11.5 38.7
2020 330 31.8 10.3 42.4
2021 285 29.5 9.6 n/a
2022 293 29.7 9.8 47.8
2023 310 27.7 11.1 71.9

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 Mathews High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $209 (2.0%) $10,329 (98.0%) $10,537
2020 $62 (0.5%) $12,943 (99.5%) $13,005
2021 $68 (0.5%) $12,689 (99.5%) $12,758

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mathews 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 193rd of 327 High schoolsRanks 173rd of 326 High schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Mathews High)8679
 7%
   End of Course Writing (Mathews County Public Schools)8579
 6%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Mathews High)8394
 11%
   End of Course Geometry (Mathews County Public Schools)8395
 12%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Mathews High)7456
 18%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mathews County Public Schools)7463
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Biology (Mathews High)8777
 10%
   End of Course Biology (Mathews County Public Schools)8778
 9%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course English Reading (Mathews High)9491
 3%
   End of Course English Reading (Mathews County Public Schools)9391
 2%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course World History I (Mathews High)4141
   End of Course World History I (Mathews County Public Schools)4142
 1%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students367310
 15.5%
African American3320
 39.4%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic1219
 58.3%
Pacific Islander00
White296260
 12.2%
Two or More Races2010
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.7%71.9%
 33.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mathews High

Mathews High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mathews Elementary
Middle : Thomas Hunter Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 310 students attended Mathews High.

Mathews High ranks 233rd of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Mathews High are 84% White, 6% African American, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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