Summary:
John Handley High is a public high school in Winchester, Virginia, serving 1,384 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Winchester City Public Schools district, which is ranked 103 out of 130 districts in the state.
John Handley High has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 38.51% White, 10.62% African American, 40.39% Hispanic, 3.47% Asian, and 5.92% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by SOL test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages, particularly in Algebra I, Biology, and English Reading. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with female students, Hispanic students, and students with disabilities ranking lower compared to their male and White counterparts. Additionally, John Handley High has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 77.02% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than nearby schools like Skyline High and Strasburg High.
Over the past decade, John Handley High's statewide ranking has steadily declined, from a high of 80 out of 322 Virginia high schools in 2013-2014 to a low of 270 out of 326 in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school's academic performance has been declining relative to other schools in the state, potentially due to the significant socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population. To address these issues, the school and the Winchester City Public Schools district may need to focus on targeted interventions, resource allocation, and a greater emphasis on equity and inclusion to improve educational outcomes for all students at John Handley High.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Winchester City Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
208th of 329 Virginia High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,444
Feeder schools for John Handley High:
Student/teacher ratio: 11.3
Number of students: 1,384
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
40.4%
White:
38.5%
African American:
10.6%
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Two or more races:
5.9%
Asian:
3.5%
American Indian:
0.9%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77%
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