Altavista High School

904 Bedford Avenue
Altavista, VA 24517
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 702 students in grades 6-12, Altavista High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 702 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Altavista High School's student population of 702 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
702 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Altavista High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altavista High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#1064 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Altavista High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
72%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Altavista High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
3%
18%
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Black
26%
22%
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White
62%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
This chart display the diversity score of Altavista High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Altavista High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
41%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Altavista High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Altavista High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Altavista High School's ranking?
Altavista High School is ranked #1064 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Altavista High School often compared to?
Altavista High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rustburg High School, William Campbell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Altavista High School?
The graduation rate of Altavista High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Altavista High School?
702 students attend Altavista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Altavista High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Altavista High School?
Altavista High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Altavista High School offer ?
Altavista High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Altavista High School part of?
Altavista High School is part of Campbell Co PBLC Schs School District.

School Reviews

5   11/15/2012
AHS is a wonderful school. I feel that the teachers at this school really pushed me to achieve good grades by being supportive and helpful. They encourage the student to exceed and to do his/her best on every assignment. The student has lots of choices with his/her education--get a standard diploma or challenge oneself and go for the advanced. Band, art class, chorus, football, volleyball, tennis and more are all provided for the student to decide what he or she would like to do. The guidance department is always available and helpful. The food was not bad at all--lots of choices available, and affordable as well. AHS even promotes DAWN and Angel Tree gifting every year to help needed families. I highly recommend AHS as an alumni of this school who graduated with honors. I am very proud of my AHS education.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - amand
2   8/9/2010
Nice teachers, but they make the class room more fun then educational. There are not many choices of extracurricular activities. Also, I believe the main issue with the school is it believes sports are more important than the academics... for example cutting many simple little costly classes and buying rings for athletes that make it far enough in tournaments.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - noema

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 702 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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