Serving 175 students in grades 8-12, Ervinton High School ranks in the bottom 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 89%).
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
175 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)35-39%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
18%
Black
2%
22%
White
98%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)60-69%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ervinton High School?
The graduation rate of Ervinton High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 83%.
How many students attend Ervinton High School?
175 students attend Ervinton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Ervinton High School students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Ervinton High School offer ?
Ervinton High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Ervinton High School part of?
Ervinton High School is part of Dickenson County Public Schools School District.
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