Serving 949 students in grades 9-12, Spotswood High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 949 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spotswood High School's student population of 949 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
949 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spotswood High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spotswood High School is 0.54, 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
#424 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
24%
18%
Black
3%
22%
White
63%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spotswood High School's ranking?
Spotswood High School is ranked #424 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Spotswood High School often compared to?
Spotswood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Rockingham High School, Turner Ashby High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spotswood High School?
The graduation rate of Spotswood High School is 91%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Spotswood High School?
949 students attend Spotswood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Spotswood High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spotswood High School?
Spotswood High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spotswood High School offer ?
Spotswood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Spotswood High School part of?
Spotswood High School is part of Rockingham Co PBLC Schs School District.
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