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Northampton High

Summary:

Northampton High is a public high school in Eastville, Virginia, serving 433 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Northampton County Public Schools district, which is ranked 124 out of 130 districts in the state.

Northampton High has a diverse student population, with 39.95% African American, 24.48% Hispanic, and 30.02% White students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by SOL test scores, is generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 50% in World History I to 87.5% in Earth Science, compared to the state averages of 47.42% and 70.77%, respectively. Northampton High's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 155 out of 327 Virginia high schools in 2020-2021 to 252 out of 329 in 2023-2024, placing the school in the bottom half of Virginia high schools.

Northampton High faces significant challenges, including a high-poverty student population, with 99.54% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's academic performance has shown a concerning trend of declining proficiency rates over the past few years, particularly in subjects like Biology, World History I, and English Reading. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school ranking highly for English Language Learner students but much lower for African American and Low Socioeconomic Status students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 16041 Courthouse Road
       Eastville, VA  23347

(757) 678-5151

District: Northampton County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
252nd of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,454 Help


Feeder schools for Northampton High:

Elementary:    Kiptopeke Elementary
    Occohannock Elementary
Middle:    Northampton Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  433

Racial breakdown:

African American:
40.0%
White:
30.0%
Hispanic:
24.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northampton High ranks worse than 76.6% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.98. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Northampton 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 Northampton High is $8,454.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northampton High:

SchoolDigger ranks Northampton High 252nd of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Northampton High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Northampton County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Northampton County Public Schools 124th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northampton High

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Rank History for all students at Northampton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 44.41 192nd 308 37.7%
2006 50.45 142nd 314 54.8%
2007 43.00 197th 313 37.1%
2008 35.76 236th 316 25.3%
2009 22.51 293rd 313 6.4%
2010 29.71 269th 317 15.1%
2011 30.24 264th 320 17.5%
2012 24.40 284th 321 11.5%
2013 23.63 280th 321 12.8%
2014 30.21 260th 322 19.3%
2015 24.57 291st 322 9.6%
2016 14.66 311th 321 3.1%
2017 32.69 257th 324 20.7%
2018 32.76 255th 326 21.8%
2019 43.43 211th 327 35.5%
2021 48.01 155th 327 52.6%
2022 41.00 212th 325 34.8%
2023 35.41 254th 326 22.1%
2024 37.98 252nd 329 23.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Northampton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.95 3rd 97 96.9%
2024 91.29 10th 122 91.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northampton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.19 232nd 320 27.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Northampton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.00 259th 320 19.1%
2024 40.49 235th 322 27.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Northampton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.38 124th 249 50.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Northampton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.12 249th 321 22.4%
2024 35.37 247th 322 23.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Northampton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.39 224th 240 6.7%
2024 26.31 223rd 249 10.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northampton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.53 173rd 232 25.4%
2024 55.71 100th 233 57.1%
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Rank History for White students at Northampton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.08 159th 315 49.5%
2024 48.94 195th 314 37.9%
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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 teacher
Thursday, February 26, 2015

Open Quote A very small, tight-knit community. The area is nice in the summer, and has very mild winters. The kids are isolated from the general cultures of city life, and for the most part are easy going and have relatively simple lives. It's a very nice school to go to if your child is above average or has special services. Class sizes are also smaller than average. I've seen classes mostly under 20 kids per adult. It's usually 10-15 per adult. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Northampton 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 696 696
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 641 641
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 618 618
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 621 621
1993 264 373 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 654
1994 284 397 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 695
1995 336 441 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 792
1996 336 441 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 792
1997 341 409 3 17 0 n/a n/a 0 770
1998 348 381 3 19 0 n/a n/a -15 736
1999 325 378 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 720
2000 307 384 1 21 0 n/a n/a -4 709
2001 285 390 2 21 0 n/a n/a 0 698
2002 272 372 1 33 1 n/a n/a 0 679
2003 272 372 1 33 1 n/a n/a 0 679
2004 264 353 1 35 1 n/a n/a 0 654
2005 250 354 1 32 0 n/a n/a 0 637
2006 249 359 1 31 1 n/a n/a 0 641
2007 232 324 4 26 0 n/a n/a 2 588
2008 215 306 6 25 0 n/a n/a 1 553
2009 251 328 8 50 0 n/a n/a 1 638
2010 243 320 9 54 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2011 217 308 7 60 0 0 9 0 601
2012 256 366 7 80 0 0 14 0 723
2013 235 356 6 86 1 0 13 0 697
2014 138 232 5 48 0 0 10 0 433
2015 152 229 2 54 0 0 7 0 444
2016 144 235 3 68 1 0 9 0 460
2017 134 231 4 79 0 0 9 0 457
2018 136 220 4 93 0 0 5 0 458
2019 140 209 6 97 2 0 10 0 464
2020 126 191 4 102 1 0 13 0 437
2021 126 198 5 104 3 0 17 0 453
2022 126 169 4 106 3 0 18 0 426
2023 130 173 3 106 2 0 19 0 433

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 Northampton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 696 51.3 13.5 n/a
1990 641 51.3 12.4 n/a
1991 618 45.2 13.6 n/a
1992 621 46.0 13.5 n/a
1993 654 42.5 15.4 n/a
1994 695 65.6 n/a 40.7
1995 792 n/a 0.0 40.5
1996 792 n/a 0.0 40.5
1997 770 n/a 0.0 39.6
1998 736 n/a 0.0 37.9
1999 720 53.0 13.6 42.9
2000 709 n/a 0.0 43.8
2001 698 54.0 12.9 50.1
2002 679 57.0 11.9 49.5
2003 679 57.0 11.9 49.5
2004 654 51.0 12.8 56
2005 637 53.0 12.0 55.7
2006 641 46.0 13.9 57.4
2007 588 44.6 13.2 52
2008 553 37.3 14.8 58
2009 638 42.9 14.9 63.4
2010 626 40.5 15.4 66.9
2011 601 43.9 13.6 69.4
2012 723 60.9 11.8 68.5
2013 697 56.5 12.3 65.3
2014 433 39.4 10.9 63.7
2015 444 39.0 11.3 65.8
2016 460 36.0 12.7 65.4
2017 457 37.5 12.1 62.8
2018 458 37.8 12.1 68.3
2019 464 33.1 14.0 67.9
2020 437 36.8 11.8 72.1
2021 453 34.1 13.2 n/a
2022 426 31.0 13.7 73.9
2023 433 33.2 13.0 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 Northampton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 696 51.3 13.5 n/a
1990 641 51.3 12.4 n/a
1991 618 45.2 13.6 n/a
1992 621 46.0 13.5 n/a
1993 654 42.5 15.4 n/a
1994 695 65.6 n/a 40.7
1995 792 n/a 0.0 40.5
1996 792 n/a 0.0 40.5
1997 770 n/a 0.0 39.6
1998 736 n/a 0.0 37.9
1999 720 53.0 13.6 42.9
2000 709 n/a 0.0 43.8
2001 698 54.0 12.9 50.1
2002 679 57.0 11.9 49.5
2003 679 57.0 11.9 49.5
2004 654 51.0 12.8 56
2005 637 53.0 12.0 55.7
2006 641 46.0 13.9 57.4
2007 588 44.6 13.2 52
2008 553 37.3 14.8 58
2009 638 42.9 14.9 63.4
2010 626 40.5 15.4 66.9
2011 601 43.9 13.6 69.4
2012 723 60.9 11.8 68.5
2013 697 56.5 12.3 65.3
2014 433 39.4 10.9 63.7
2015 444 39.0 11.3 65.8
2016 460 36.0 12.7 65.4
2017 457 37.5 12.1 62.8
2018 458 37.8 12.1 68.3
2019 464 33.1 14.0 67.9
2020 437 36.8 11.8 72.1
2021 453 34.1 13.2 n/a
2022 426 31.0 13.7 73.9
2023 433 33.2 13.0 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Northampton High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $372 (4.1%) $8,680 (95.9%) $9,051
2020 $240 (2.7%) $8,793 (97.3%) $9,033
2021 $228 (2.7%) $8,226 (97.3%) $8,454

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northampton 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 211th of 327 High schoolsRanks 254th of 326 High schools
 13.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Geometry (Northampton High)9388
 5%
   End of Course Geometry (Northampton County Public Schools)9388
 5%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Northampton High)9173
 18%
   End of Course Algebra I (Northampton County Public Schools)9277
 15%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Biology (Northampton High)7253
 19%
   End of Course Biology (Northampton County Public Schools)7253
 19%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Northampton High)79100
 21%
   End of Course Earth Science (Northampton County Public Schools)79100
 21%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Northampton High)8072
 8%
   End of Course English Reading (Northampton County Public Schools)8072
 8%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course World History I (Northampton High)7658
 18%
   End of Course World History I (Northampton County Public Schools)7758
 19%
   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 Students464433
 6.7%
African American209173
 17.2%
American Indian22
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic97106
 9.3%
Pacific Islander00
White140130
 7.1%
Two or More Races1019
 90%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.9%99.5%
 31.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northampton High

Northampton High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kiptopeke Elementary
Elementary : Occohannock Elementary
Middle : Northampton Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 433 students attended Northampton High.

Northampton High ranks in the bottom 23.4% of Virginia high schools.

Students at Northampton High are 40% African American, 30% White, 24% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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