Bruton High School is a high school located north of Williamsburg in the unincorporated community of Lightfoot in York County, Virginia. The school opened in 1976. It is part of the York County School Division, serving upper county citizens in Williamsburg.
Serving 735 students in grades 9-12, Bruton 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 40-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 735 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bruton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Bruton High School's student population of 735 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 317 teachers has grown by 521% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
735 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
317 teachers
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
School Rankings
Bruton High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bruton High School is 0.70, 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
#844 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85-89%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
16%
19%
Black
23%
22%
White
47%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bruton High School's ranking?
Bruton High School is ranked #844 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Bruton High School often compared to?
Bruton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jamestown High School, Warhill High School, Lafayette High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bruton High School?
The graduation rate of Bruton High School is 95%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Bruton High School?
735 students attend Bruton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Bruton High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bruton High School?
Bruton High School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bruton High School offer ?
Bruton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bruton High School part of?
Bruton High School is part of York County School District.
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