Appalachia High School (Closed 2012)

205 Lee St
Appalachia, VA 24216
Appalachia High School serves 249 students in grades 8-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
249 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
(10-11)
85-89%
86%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Appalachia 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 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
80-84%
88%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Appalachia 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 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Appalachia High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Appalachia High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
18%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Appalachia High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Black
1%
22%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Appalachia High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
98%
46%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Appalachia High School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Appalachia High School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in VA.
0.04
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(10-11)
70-79%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
41%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Appalachia High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Appalachia High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Appalachia High School?
The graduation rate of Appalachia High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 82%.
How many students attend Appalachia High School?
249 students attend Appalachia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Appalachia High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Appalachia High School?
Appalachia High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Appalachia High School offer ?
Appalachia High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Appalachia High School part of?
Appalachia High School is part of Wise County Public Schools School District.

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