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Graham High

Summary:

Graham High is a public high school located in Bluefield, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 529 students. The school is part of the Tazewell County Public Schools district, which is ranked 11th out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Graham High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Virginia, with a statewide ranking of 25th out of 329 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students demonstrate exceptional performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, with high proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels, often exceeding the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Graham High had a 91.67% proficiency rate in SOL Writing for 11th grade, compared to the Tazewell County Public Schools average of 90.58% and the Virginia average of 79.32%. Additionally, Graham High excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, low socioeconomic status students, and disabled students.

While the student population at Graham High is predominantly white (86.96% in the 2022-2023 school year), the school has a relatively diverse student body compared to the surrounding schools, with representation from African American, Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students. The school's high per-student spending of $7,261 in the 2020-2021 school year, which is higher than the state average, may contribute to its academic success. Nearby schools, such as Tazewell High and Bland County High, also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting that the Tazewell County and Bland County Public Schools districts have a strong commitment to education.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 210 Valleydale
       Bluefield, VA  24605-9400

(276) 326-1235

District: Tazewell County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
25th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,261 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  530

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.7%
African American:
6.2%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Graham High ranks better than 92.4% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Tazewell County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.36. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Graham 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 Racial makeup is: White (85.7%), African American (6.2%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Graham High is 12.8, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Tazewell County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Graham High employs 41.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Graham High is $7,261. 1 high schools in the Tazewell County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Graham High:

SchoolDigger ranks Graham High 25th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Graham High in the ranking list.)

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Tazewell County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Tazewell County Public Schools 11th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Graham High

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Rank History for all students at Graham High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 62.87 64th 308 79.2%
2006 72.90 25th 314 92.0%
2007 66.42 54th 313 82.7%
2008 65.34 64th 316 79.7%
2009 65.37 64th 313 79.6%
2010 57.97 107th 317 66.2%
2011 58.38 113th 320 64.7%
2012 58.08 99th 321 69.2%
2013 46.83 172nd 321 46.4%
2014 57.06 101st 322 68.6%
2015 64.46 71st 322 78.0%
2016 56.84 108th 321 66.4%
2017 51.46 147th 324 54.6%
2018 59.33 103rd 326 68.4%
2019 68.39 54th 327 83.5%
2021 83.28 4th 327 98.8%
2022 82.46 5th 325 98.5%
2023 78.16 31st 326 90.5%
2024 79.36 25th 329 92.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Graham High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 86.39 15th 320 95.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Graham High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.17 18th 320 94.4%
2024 74.30 51st 322 84.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Graham High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.70 34th 249 86.3%
2024 75.52 42nd 253 83.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Graham High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.77 64th 321 80.1%
2024 83.07 15th 322 95.3%
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Rank History for White students at Graham High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.95 73rd 315 76.8%
2024 71.42 50th 314 84.1%
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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 Graham 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 619 619
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 615 615
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 596 596
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 599 599
1993 609 51 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 672
1994 585 50 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 644
1995 593 47 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 650
1996 593 47 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 650
1997 593 39 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1998 572 37 16 1 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1999 549 30 17 0 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2000 525 30 14 0 0 n/a n/a -4 565
2001 498 32 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2002 441 27 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2003 441 27 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2004 433 28 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2005 465 25 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2006 468 35 16 4 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2007 520 35 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2008 468 31 14 0 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2009 480 29 16 1 1 n/a n/a 0 527
2010 505 26 16 5 0 n/a n/a 1 553
2011 491 21 16 6 0 0 0 0 534
2012 505 17 16 7 0 0 2 0 547
2013 522 27 14 7 0 0 1 0 571
2014 511 24 11 3 0 0 7 0 556
2015 508 24 4 1 0 0 12 0 549
2016 515 24 6 4 1 0 18 0 568
2017 480 21 6 5 1 0 20 0 533
2018 468 24 10 3 0 0 15 0 520
2019 464 25 12 2 0 0 16 0 519
2020 448 22 12 1 0 0 15 0 498
2021 451 26 12 3 0 0 13 0 505
2022 449 28 8 7 0 0 19 0 511
2023 460 28 8 10 1 0 22 0 529
2024 454 33 7 10 1 1 24 0 530

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 Graham High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 619 34.2 18.0 n/a
1990 615 34.2 17.9 n/a
1991 596 36.5 16.3 n/a
1992 599 37.2 16.1 n/a
1993 672 36.4 18.5 n/a
1994 644 53.7 n/a 15.8
1995 650 n/a 0.0 15.2
1996 650 n/a 0.0 15.2
1997 645 n/a 0.0 15.3
1998 626 n/a 0.0 16.5
1999 596 42.0 14.2 19.5
2000 565 n/a 0.0 21.3
2001 537 37.0 14.5 30.4
2002 481 43.0 11.2 20.6
2003 481 43.0 11.2 20.6
2004 474 35.0 13.5 23
2005 504 34.0 14.8 29.4
2006 523 39.0 13.4 30.4
2007 572 33.4 17.1 30.8
2008 513 29.6 17.3 30.4
2009 527 31.0 17.0 34
2010 553 31.1 17.7 36.8
2011 534 33.4 15.9 34.1
2012 547 36.6 14.9 39.5
2013 571 35.9 15.9 39.9
2014 556 37.4 14.8 39.2
2015 549 38.0 14.4 38.8
2016 568 35.0 16.2 40.1
2017 533 34.4 15.4 40.9
2018 520 34.9 14.8 47.9
2019 519 37.0 14.0 36
2020 498 36.1 13.7 43
2021 505 35.1 14.3 n/a
2022 511 34.1 14.9 41.9
2023 529 40.0 13.2 83.2
2024 530 41.2 12.8 85.3

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 Graham High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 619 34.2 18.0 n/a
1990 615 34.2 17.9 n/a
1991 596 36.5 16.3 n/a
1992 599 37.2 16.1 n/a
1993 672 36.4 18.5 n/a
1994 644 53.7 n/a 15.8
1995 650 n/a 0.0 15.2
1996 650 n/a 0.0 15.2
1997 645 n/a 0.0 15.3
1998 626 n/a 0.0 16.5
1999 596 42.0 14.2 19.5
2000 565 n/a 0.0 21.3
2001 537 37.0 14.5 30.4
2002 481 43.0 11.2 20.6
2003 481 43.0 11.2 20.6
2004 474 35.0 13.5 23
2005 504 34.0 14.8 29.4
2006 523 39.0 13.4 30.4
2007 572 33.4 17.1 30.8
2008 513 29.6 17.3 30.4
2009 527 31.0 17.0 34
2010 553 31.1 17.7 36.8
2011 534 33.4 15.9 34.1
2012 547 36.6 14.9 39.5
2013 571 35.9 15.9 39.9
2014 556 37.4 14.8 39.2
2015 549 38.0 14.4 38.8
2016 568 35.0 16.2 40.1
2017 533 34.4 15.4 40.9
2018 520 34.9 14.8 47.9
2019 519 37.0 14.0 36
2020 498 36.1 13.7 43
2021 505 35.1 14.3 n/a
2022 511 34.1 14.9 41.9
2023 529 40.0 13.2 83.2
2024 530 41.2 12.8 85.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Graham High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $26 (0.4%) $7,084 (99.6%) $7,110
2020 $84 (1.3%) $6,502 (98.7%) $6,586
2021 $163 (2.2%) $7,098 (97.8%) $7,261

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Graham 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 54th of 327 High schoolsRanks 31st of 326 High schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Graham High)10097
 3%
   End of Course Writing (Tazewell County Public Schools)9794
 3%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Graham High)94100
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Tazewell County Public Schools)9394
 1%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Graham High)8197
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Tazewell County Public Schools)9295
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Biology (Graham High)9277
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Tazewell County Public Schools)9483
 11%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course English Reading (Graham High)9495
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Tazewell County Public Schools)9293
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (Graham High)8782
 5%
   End of Course Geography (Tazewell County Public Schools)8479
 5%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course VA and US History (Graham High)7380
 7%
   End of Course VA and US History (Tazewell County Public Schools)8142
 39%
   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 Students519529
 1.9%
African American2528
 12%
American Indian01
Asian128
 33.3%
Hispanic210
 400%
Pacific Islander00
White464460
 0.9%
Two or More Races1622
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36%83.2%
 47.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Graham High

In the 2023-24 school year, 530 students attended Graham High.

Yes. Graham High ranks in the top 7.6% of Virginia high schools.

Students at Graham High are 86% White, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.


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