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 723 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 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 723 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Bruton High serves the northwest part of its school district in Williamsburg, VA, encompassing an area of approximately 62.2 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 9.4 miles away.
- 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
School Overview
Bruton High School's student population of 723 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
723 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar
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 0.69, 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85-89%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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, Lafayette High School, Warhill 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 88.8%.
How many students attend Bruton High School?
723 students attend Bruton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Bruton High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bruton High School?
Bruton High School has a student ration of 12:1, 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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