John H Smyth High School serves 56 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 74%).
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
56 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
74%
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
61%
21%
White
29%
44%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% VA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average).
How many students attend John H Smyth High School?
56 students attend John H Smyth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of John H Smyth High School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does John H Smyth High School offer ?
John H Smyth High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is John H Smyth High School part of?
John H Smyth High School is part of Department Of Juvenile Justice School District.
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