Serving 235 students in grades 8-12, Colonial Beach High School ranks in the top 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colonial Beach High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Colonial Beach High School's student population of 235 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Colonial Beach High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colonial Beach High School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#799 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
7%
18%
Black
17%
22%
White
64%
46%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colonial Beach High School's ranking?
Colonial Beach High School is ranked #799 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Colonial Beach High School often compared to?
Colonial Beach High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington & Lee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colonial Beach High School?
The graduation rate of Colonial Beach High School is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Colonial Beach High School?
235 students attend Colonial Beach High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Colonial Beach High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colonial Beach High School?
Colonial Beach High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colonial Beach High School offer ?
Colonial Beach High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Colonial Beach High School part of?
Colonial Beach High School is part of Colonial Beach PBLC Schs School District.
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