The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% VA state average).
What school district is Highlands Juvenile Detention Home part of?
Highlands Juvenile Detention Home is part of DOE SOP Education Programs School District.
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