Serving 1,820 students in grades 9-12, Lloyd C Bird High School 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 40% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,820 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lloyd C Bird High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lloyd C Bird High School's student population of 1,820 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,820 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lloyd C Bird High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lloyd C Bird High School is 0.70, 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
#1042 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)73%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
24%
18%
Black
40%
22%
White
29%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lloyd C Bird High School's ranking?
Lloyd C Bird High School is ranked #1042 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Lloyd C Bird High School often compared to?
Lloyd C Bird High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadowbrook High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lloyd C Bird High School?
The graduation rate of Lloyd C Bird High School is 86%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lloyd C Bird High School?
1,820 students attend Lloyd C Bird High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Lloyd C Bird High School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lloyd C Bird High School?
Lloyd C Bird High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lloyd C Bird High School offer ?
Lloyd C Bird High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lloyd C Bird High School part of?
Lloyd C Bird High School is part of Chesterfield Co PBLC Schs School District.
School Reviews
5 5/16/2016
Graduated 2007. We were the last class for all the good stuff! Mr. Tylus, pizza, soda, ect.... It was definitely a great school! Better than the others. What's the word? L C BIRD!!!!!
5 10/5/2013
I WENT TO BIRD FROM 1985 TO 1989 AND IT WAS THE BEST SCHOOL I HAVE EVER KNOWN. I HAD THE BEST OF THE BEST TEACHERS AND GUIDANCE. I WOULD DEFINITELY RECCOMEND THIS SCHOOL TO ALL OF THE STUDENTS AROUND THIS AREA. THE STAFF IS WONDERFUL!
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