James Wood High School is located at the northern tip of the Shenandoah Valley in Winchester, Virginia and is a part of the Frederick County Public School system. It is located at 161 Apple Pie Ridge Road.
Serving 1,463 students in grades 9-12, James Wood 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 50-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,463 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Wood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
James Wood High School's student population of 1,463 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
1,463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
Year Founded
1950
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
James Wood 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 James Wood High School is 0.37, 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
#858 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)82%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)58%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
3%
22%
White
78%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Colonels
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Wood High School's ranking?
James Wood High School is ranked #858 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are James Wood High School often compared to?
James Wood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Millbrook High School, John Handley High School, Sherando High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of James Wood High School?
The graduation rate of James Wood High School is 94%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend James Wood High School?
1,463 students attend James Wood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of James Wood High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Wood High School?
James Wood High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Wood High School offer ?
James Wood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is James Wood High School part of?
James Wood High School is part of Frederick County School District.
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