Spotsylvania High

Summary:

Spotsylvania High is a public high school serving 1,388 students in grades 9-12 in Spotsylvania, Virginia. The school is part of the Spotsylvania County Public Schools district, which is ranked 80 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Spotsylvania High has a relatively diverse student population, with 63.69% White, 11.67% African American, 14.63% Hispanic, and 8.14% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia high schools, receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 212 out of 329 in the 2023-2024 school year. This is lower than nearby schools like Riverbend High (ranked 105 out of 329) and Louisa County High (ranked 8 out of 329). Spotsylvania High performs relatively well in certain subject areas, such as Algebra II, but struggles in others, like World History II.

Spotsylvania High also faces challenges related to its high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 65.85% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than nearby schools like Courtland High (35.54%) and Riverbend High (28.77%). The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as White students and multi-racial students, has also declined over the years, suggesting potential equity concerns that may need to be addressed.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 6975 Courthouse Rd
       Spotsylvania, VA  22551


(540) 582-3882

District: Spotsylvania County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
212th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,271 Help


Feeder schools for Spotsylvania High:

Elementary:    Berkeley Elementary
    Livingston Elementary
    Spotsylvania Elementary
Middle:    Post Oak Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  1,325

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.3%
Hispanic:
15.5%
African American:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Spotsylvania High ranks worse than 64.4% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked high schools in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.18. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Spotsylvania 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 Spotsylvania High has the smallest high school student body size in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools District. Student population at Spotsylvania High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (61.3%), Hispanic (15.5%), African American (12.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spotsylvania High is 11.9, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spotsylvania High is $7,271, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spotsylvania High:

SchoolDigger ranks Spotsylvania High 212th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Spotsylvania High in the ranking list.)

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Spotsylvania County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Spotsylvania County Public Schools 80th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Spotsylvania High

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Rank History for all students at Spotsylvania High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 40.03 223rd 308 27.6%
2006 27.39 274th 314 12.7%
2007 12.54 307th 313 1.9%
2008 17.80 302nd 316 4.4%
2009 35.89 233rd 313 25.6%
2010 39.57 229th 317 27.8%
2011 36.02 232nd 320 27.5%
2012 23.95 285th 321 11.2%
2013 28.07 264th 321 17.8%
2014 26.07 275th 322 14.6%
2015 27.41 278th 322 13.7%
2016 24.64 287th 321 10.6%
2017 34.93 245th 324 24.4%
2018 37.01 237th 326 27.3%
2019 33.58 259th 327 20.8%
2021 33.38 231st 327 29.4%
2022 44.22 192nd 325 40.9%
2023 50.03 188th 326 42.3%
2024 47.18 212th 329 35.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Spotsylvania High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.37 159th 193 17.6%
2024 12.96 188th 198 5.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spotsylvania High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.77 214th 320 33.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Spotsylvania High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.26 179th 320 44.1%
2024 48.50 204th 322 36.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Spotsylvania High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.06 133rd 249 46.6%
2024 20.35 226th 253 10.7%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Spotsylvania High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 43.98 59th 92 35.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Spotsylvania High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.84 217th 321 32.4%
2024 41.70 222nd 322 31.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Spotsylvania High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.86 112th 240 53.3%
2024 47.30 146th 249 41.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Spotsylvania High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.78 153rd 232 34.1%
2024 45.78 140th 233 39.9%
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Rank History for White students at Spotsylvania High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.53 249th 315 21.0%
2024 36.10 252nd 314 19.7%
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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.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Spotsylvania 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 1106 1106
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1076 1076
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1097 1097
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1101 1101
1993 992 207 14 4 2 n/a n/a 0 1219
1994 1071 216 12 10 3 n/a n/a 0 1312
1995 1151 220 14 21 3 n/a n/a 0 1409
1996 1151 220 14 21 3 n/a n/a 0 1409
1997 1241 204 11 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1469
1998 1200 214 12 20 5 n/a n/a 0 1451
1999 1116 197 12 14 6 n/a n/a 0 1345
2000 1095 193 10 16 6 n/a n/a -4 1316
2001 1124 187 12 16 5 n/a n/a 0 1344
2002 1243 190 12 11 7 n/a n/a 0 1463
2003 1243 190 12 11 7 n/a n/a 0 1463
2004 1293 202 11 17 6 n/a n/a 0 1529
2005 1017 167 10 13 4 n/a n/a 0 1211
2006 994 163 15 27 8 n/a n/a 5 1212
2007 1013 173 18 33 11 n/a n/a 6 1254
2008 993 176 19 28 7 n/a n/a 6 1229
2009 1012 194 17 30 6 n/a n/a 10 1269
2010 970 188 10 29 4 n/a n/a 13 1214
2011 890 166 12 41 0 0 32 0 1141
2012 867 154 9 40 6 0 42 0 1118
2013 855 141 9 54 7 2 39 0 1107
2014 874 138 8 58 5 2 46 0 1131
2015 862 141 7 50 5 3 57 0 1125
2016 904 141 10 50 5 1 65 0 1176
2017 904 130 12 45 5 0 68 0 1164
2018 897 142 16 65 4 1 56 0 1181
2019 867 112 17 84 3 0 61 0 1144
2020 873 134 19 111 4 0 67 0 1208
2021 841 141 21 141 3 0 77 0 1224
2022 841 154 25 186 3 1 94 0 1304
2023 884 162 23 203 3 0 113 0 1388
2024 812 160 22 205 1 4 121 0 1325

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 Spotsylvania High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1106 68.3 16.1 n/a
1990 1076 63.0 17.0 n/a
1991 1097 66.7 16.4 n/a
1992 1101 67.9 16.2 n/a
1993 1219 73.6 16.6 n/a
1994 1312 108.9 n/a 10.4
1995 1409 n/a 0.0 8.9
1996 1409 n/a 0.0 8.9
1997 1469 n/a 0.0 8.9
1998 1451 n/a 0.0 7.9
1999 1345 100.0 13.5 11
2000 1316 n/a 0.0 11.2
2001 1344 97.0 13.9 11.6
2002 1463 113.2 12.9 12.8
2003 1463 113.2 12.9 12.8
2004 1529 109.8 13.9 13.1
2005 1211 112.8 10.7 26.3
2006 1212 97.0 12.5 34.1
2007 1254 89.0 14.1 21.7
2008 1229 75.9 16.2 21.3
2009 1269 73.2 17.3 25.9
2010 1214 69.5 17.4 28.6
2011 1141 67.5 16.8 30.5
2012 1118 80.7 13.8 36.4
2013 1107 77.1 14.3 37.9
2014 1131 75.2 15.0 40.1
2015 1125 80.0 14.0 41.2
2016 1176 79.0 14.8 39.5
2017 1164 78.6 14.8 38.8
2018 1181 81.0 14.5 40.2
2019 1144 81.8 13.9 34.8
2020 1208 84.3 14.3 37.1
2021 1224 80.4 15.2 n/a
2022 1304 85.3 15.2 34.4
2023 1388 90.7 15.2 65.9
2024 1325 111.2 11.9 63.3

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 Spotsylvania High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1106 68.3 16.1 n/a
1990 1076 63.0 17.0 n/a
1991 1097 66.7 16.4 n/a
1992 1101 67.9 16.2 n/a
1993 1219 73.6 16.6 n/a
1994 1312 108.9 n/a 10.4
1995 1409 n/a 0.0 8.9
1996 1409 n/a 0.0 8.9
1997 1469 n/a 0.0 8.9
1998 1451 n/a 0.0 7.9
1999 1345 100.0 13.5 11
2000 1316 n/a 0.0 11.2
2001 1344 97.0 13.9 11.6
2002 1463 113.2 12.9 12.8
2003 1463 113.2 12.9 12.8
2004 1529 109.8 13.9 13.1
2005 1211 112.8 10.7 26.3
2006 1212 97.0 12.5 34.1
2007 1254 89.0 14.1 21.7
2008 1229 75.9 16.2 21.3
2009 1269 73.2 17.3 25.9
2010 1214 69.5 17.4 28.6
2011 1141 67.5 16.8 30.5
2012 1118 80.7 13.8 36.4
2013 1107 77.1 14.3 37.9
2014 1131 75.2 15.0 40.1
2015 1125 80.0 14.0 41.2
2016 1176 79.0 14.8 39.5
2017 1164 78.6 14.8 38.8
2018 1181 81.0 14.5 40.2
2019 1144 81.8 13.9 34.8
2020 1208 84.3 14.3 37.1
2021 1224 80.4 15.2 n/a
2022 1304 85.3 15.2 34.4
2023 1388 90.7 15.2 65.9
2024 1325 111.2 11.9 63.3

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 Spotsylvania High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $106 (1.4%) $7,295 (98.6%) $7,401
2020 $109 (1.5%) $7,161 (98.5%) $7,270
2021 $120 (1.7%) $7,151 (98.3%) $7,271

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Spotsylvania High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 259th of 327 High schoolsRanks 188th of 326 High schools
 21.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Spotsylvania High)8070
 10%
   End of Course Writing (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)8574
 11%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Spotsylvania High)6364
 1%
   End of Course Geometry (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7675
 1%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Spotsylvania High)7370
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)8374
 9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Spotsylvania High)8595
 10%
   End of Course Algebra II (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)8484
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Spotsylvania High)6680
 14%
   End of Course Chemistry (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)5638
 18%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Spotsylvania High)8261
 21%
   End of Course Biology (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)8368
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Spotsylvania High)7435
 39%
   End of Course Earth Science (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7432
 42%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Spotsylvania High)8680
 6%
   End of Course English Reading (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)8484
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (Spotsylvania High)7065
 5%
   End of Course Geography (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7970
 9%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course VA and US History (Spotsylvania High)7672
 4%
   End of Course VA and US History (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7346
 27%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History II (Spotsylvania High)6840
 28%
   End of Course World History II (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7539
 36%
   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 Students11441388
 21.3%
African American112162
 44.6%
American Indian33
Asian1723
 35.3%
Hispanic84203
 141.7%
Pacific Islander00
White867884
 2%
Two or More Races61113
 85.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.8%65.9%
 31.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Spotsylvania High

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,325 students attended Spotsylvania High.

Students at Spotsylvania High are 61% White, 15% Hispanic, 12% African American, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Spotsylvania High ranks 212th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Spotsylvania High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Berkeley Elementary
Elementary : Livingston Elementary
Elementary : Spotsylvania Elementary
Middle : Post Oak Middle


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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