Castlewood High

Summary:

Castlewood High is a public high school serving grades 8-12 in Castlewood, Virginia, with a student population of 314. The school is part of the Russell County Public Schools district, which is ranked 46 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Castlewood High has a significantly higher percentage of white students (98.09%) compared to the state average, and its academic performance has been mixed. While the school performs well in some subject areas like Algebra I and Earth Science, it struggles in others like Geometry, Biology, and Geography. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 57.89% of 9th graders were proficient or better in Geometry, compared to the state average of 85.92%. The school's statewide ranking has also fluctuated, ranging from 91 out of 327 Virginia high schools in 2018-2019 to 228 out of 326 in 2022-2023, indicating a decline in performance relative to other schools.

Castlewood High faces several challenges, including a high-poverty student population (89.81% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch) and potential equity concerns, as the school's performance varies significantly among different student subgroups. While Castlewood High performs well in some areas compared to the state and district averages, it often lags behind nearby schools like Lebanon High, Council High, and Ridgeview High, which generally have higher academic performance and statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 304 Blue Devil Circle
       Castlewood, VA  24224


(276) 762-9449

District: Russell County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
220th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,213 Help


Feeder schools for Castlewood High:

Elementary:    Castlewood Elementary
    Copper Creek Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  314

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.1%
African American:
0.6%
Hispanic:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Castlewood High ranks worse than 59.5% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.28. (See more...)
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Compare Details Castlewood High ranks worse than 66.9% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Russell County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.26. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Castlewood 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 Castlewood High has the largest high school student body size in the Russell County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Castlewood High is $8,213, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Russell County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Castlewood High:

SchoolDigger ranks Castlewood High 248th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Castlewood High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Castlewood High 220th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Castlewood High in the ranking list.)

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Russell County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Russell County Public Schools 46th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Castlewood High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Castlewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 62.58 134th 340 60.6%
2006 69.74 62nd 383 83.8%
2007 47.13 223rd 387 42.4%
2008 62.64 114th 391 70.8%
2009 40.69 255th 390 34.6%
2010 32.67 323rd 408 20.8%
2011 26.11 353rd 413 14.5%
2012 27.81 347th 413 16.0%
2013 10.71 399th 416 4.1%
2014 14.11 386th 416 7.2%
2015 15.24 376th 412 8.7%
2016 47.67 214th 409 47.7%
2017 81.86 30th 415 92.8%
2018 71.56 76th 413 81.6%
2019 52.20 208th 424 50.9%
2022 54.46 179th 415 56.9%
2023 44.23 253rd 422 40.0%
2024 45.28 248th 417 40.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Castlewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.43 144th 402 64.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Castlewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.69 227th 411 44.8%
2024 48.97 224th 407 45.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Castlewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.10 261st 409 36.2%
2024 43.76 240th 407 41.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Castlewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.69 303rd 402 24.6%
2024 32.43 299th 396 24.5%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Castlewood High

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Rank History for all high school students at Castlewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 71.87 27th 308 91.2%
2006 71.71 27th 314 91.4%
2007 72.70 27th 313 91.4%
2008 75.08 20th 316 93.7%
2009 79.23 9th 313 97.1%
2010 51.34 157th 317 50.5%
2011 53.13 140th 320 56.3%
2012 41.99 208th 321 35.2%
2013 27.93 266th 321 17.1%
2014 45.19 175th 322 45.7%
2015 41.29 201st 322 37.6%
2016 54.26 125th 321 61.1%
2017 50.89 152nd 324 53.1%
2018 46.12 187th 326 42.6%
2019 60.15 91st 327 72.2%
2021 48.95 149th 327 54.4%
2022 52.56 137th 325 57.8%
2023 43.04 228th 326 30.1%
2024 46.26 220th 329 33.1%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Castlewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 47.67 184th 320 42.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Castlewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.18 234th 320 26.9%
2024 44.20 219th 322 32.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Castlewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.77 231st 321 28.0%
2024 43.91 214th 322 33.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Castlewood High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.19 293rd 315 7.0%
2024 32.66 266th 314 15.3%
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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 Castlewood 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 600 600
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 558 558
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 534 534
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 538 538
1993 516 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1994 478 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1995 464 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1996 464 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1997 483 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1998 459 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1999 428 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2000 401 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a -4 404
2001 370 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2002 328 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2003 328 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2004 326 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2005 359 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2006 373 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 377
2007 381 2 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 387
2008 387 2 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 393
2009 358 1 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 364
2010 346 1 0 6 4 n/a n/a 0 357
2011 310 1 0 7 4 0 0 0 322
2012 437 2 0 8 2 0 0 0 449
2013 450 2 0 5 1 0 1 0 459
2014 393 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 399
2015 406 3 0 3 0 0 1 0 413
2016 414 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 419
2017 376 3 0 2 0 0 1 0 382
2018 337 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 339
2019 361 2 1 2 0 0 1 0 367
2020 350 1 1 2 0 0 1 0 355
2021 330 0 1 5 0 0 1 0 337
2022 315 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 320
2023 308 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 314

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 Castlewood High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 600 30.4 19.7 n/a
1990 558 29.4 18.9 n/a
1991 534 28.7 18.6 n/a
1992 538 29.2 18.4 n/a
1993 524 26.1 20.1 n/a
1994 484 38.1 n/a n/a
1995 471 n/a 0.0 26.5
1996 471 n/a 0.0 26.5
1997 490 n/a 0.0 25.9
1998 467 n/a 0.0 23.3
1999 436 30.0 14.5 28
2000 404 n/a 0.0 26
2001 376 27.0 13.9 28.2
2002 336 30.1 11.2 33.3
2003 336 30.1 11.2 33.3
2004 334 26.6 12.6 33.2
2005 366 26.6 13.8 36.3
2006 377 25.0 15.1 43
2007 387 19.7 19.6 43.4
2008 393 18.4 21.4 44.3
2009 364 17.5 20.8 46.7
2010 357 16.9 21.0 50.4
2011 322 14.9 21.5 53.1
2012 449 31.3 14.3 50.3
2013 459 27.5 16.6 53.2
2014 399 25.5 15.6 59.1
2015 413 25.0 16.5 59.1
2016 419 22.0 19.0 58
2017 382 19.5 19.5 99.2
2018 339 28.0 12.0 58.7
2019 367 28.2 13.0 64.3
2020 355 28.5 12.4 65.9
2021 337 29.0 11.6 n/a
2022 320 27.9 11.4 73.1
2023 314 30.0 10.4 89.8

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 Castlewood High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 600 30.4 19.7 n/a
1990 558 29.4 18.9 n/a
1991 534 28.7 18.6 n/a
1992 538 29.2 18.4 n/a
1993 524 26.1 20.1 n/a
1994 484 38.1 n/a n/a
1995 471 n/a 0.0 26.5
1996 471 n/a 0.0 26.5
1997 490 n/a 0.0 25.9
1998 467 n/a 0.0 23.3
1999 436 30.0 14.5 28
2000 404 n/a 0.0 26
2001 376 27.0 13.9 28.2
2002 336 30.1 11.2 33.3
2003 336 30.1 11.2 33.3
2004 334 26.6 12.6 33.2
2005 366 26.6 13.8 36.3
2006 377 25.0 15.1 43
2007 387 19.7 19.6 43.4
2008 393 18.4 21.4 44.3
2009 364 17.5 20.8 46.7
2010 357 16.9 21.0 50.4
2011 322 14.9 21.5 53.1
2012 449 31.3 14.3 50.3
2013 459 27.5 16.6 53.2
2014 399 25.5 15.6 59.1
2015 413 25.0 16.5 59.1
2016 419 22.0 19.0 58
2017 382 19.5 19.5 99.2
2018 339 28.0 12.0 58.7
2019 367 28.2 13.0 64.3
2020 355 28.5 12.4 65.9
2021 337 29.0 11.6 n/a
2022 320 27.9 11.4 73.1
2023 314 30.0 10.4 89.8

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 Castlewood High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $467 (7.0%) $6,161 (92.9%) $6,629
2020 $553 (6.6%) $7,766 (93.4%) $8,319
2021 $579 (7.0%) $7,635 (93.0%) $8,213

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Castlewood High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 208th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 253rd of 422 Middle schools
 10.9%
Ranks 91st of 327 High schoolsRanks 228th of 326 High schools
 42.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade Writing (Castlewood High)6244.1
 17.9%
   8th Grade Writing (Russell County Public Schools)6555.1
 9.9%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Science (Castlewood High)8575
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Russell County Public Schools)8666.1
 19.9%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Castlewood High)7575
   8th Grade English Reading (Russell County Public Schools)7973.1
 5.9%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Castlewood High)8968
 21%
   End of Course Geometry (Russell County Public Schools)8371
 12%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Castlewood High)8788
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Russell County Public Schools)8591
 6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Biology (Castlewood High)9170
 21%
   End of Course Biology (Russell County Public Schools)8874
 14%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Castlewood High)9291
 1%
   End of Course Earth Science (Russell County Public Schools)9087
 3%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Castlewood High)8880
 8%
   End of Course English Reading (Russell County Public Schools)8489
 5%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (Castlewood High)9151
 40%
   End of Course Geography (Russell County Public Schools)8968
 21%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course VA and US History (Castlewood High)7180
 9%
   End of Course VA and US History (Russell County Public Schools)5841
 17%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students367314
 14.4%
African American22
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander00
White361308
 14.7%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.3%89.8%
 25.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Castlewood High

Students at Castlewood High are 98% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 314 students attended Castlewood High.

Castlewood High ranks 220th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Castlewood High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Castlewood Elementary
Elementary : Copper Creek Elementary


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