Serving 725 students in grades 9-12, Ft Defiance High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 725 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ft Defiance High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ft Defiance High School's student population of 725 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
725 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ft Defiance High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ft Defiance High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#391 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
11%
18%
Black
2%
22%
White
84%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ft Defiance High School's ranking?
Ft Defiance High School is ranked #391 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Ft Defiance High School often compared to?
Ft Defiance High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buffalo Gap High School, Stuarts Draft High School, Wilson Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ft Defiance High School?
The graduation rate of Ft Defiance High School is 95%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Ft Defiance High School?
725 students attend Ft Defiance High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Ft Defiance High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ft Defiance High School?
Ft Defiance High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ft Defiance High School offer ?
Ft Defiance High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ft Defiance High School part of?
Ft Defiance High School is part of Augusta Co PBLC Schs School District.
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