Highlands Juvenile Detention Home 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 is <50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in VA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
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14:1
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?
<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 Department Of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms School District.
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