Atlee High School is a secondary school serving central Hanover County, Virginia located in Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States. Atlee High School is a part of the Hanover County Public Schools.
Serving 1,470 students in grades 9-12, Atlee High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (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 22% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,470 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Atlee High serves the southeast part of Mechanicsville, VA, covering an attendance area of approximately 21.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with most students living around 2.6 miles from its edge, and the furthest area reaching up to 6.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Atlee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Atlee High School's student population of 1,470 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,470 students
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
School Rankings
Atlee High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atlee High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#431 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)91%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)82%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
8%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
8%
21%
White
78%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Royal blue, Silver
School Mascot
Raider
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atlee High School's ranking?
Atlee High School is ranked #431 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Atlee High School often compared to?
Atlee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hanover High School, Mechanicsville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Atlee High School?
The graduation rate of Atlee High School is 97%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Atlee High School?
1,470 students attend Atlee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Atlee High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Atlee High School?
Atlee High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Atlee High School offer ?
Atlee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Atlee High School part of?
Atlee High School is part of Hanover County School District.
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