Serving 963 students in grades 9-12, Lord Botetourt High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 963 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Lord Botetourt High serves the southwest part of its school district in Daleville, VA, covering an area of approximately 126.6 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.4 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 9 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lord Botetourt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lord Botetourt High School's student population of 963 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
963 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
School Motto
It is the mission of Lord Botetourt High School to ensure that all students participate in quality learning experiences necessary to grow, to adapt and to meet the challenges of responsible citizenship in a changing global society.
School Rankings
Lord Botetourt High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lord Botetourt High School is 0.34, 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
#16 out of 1773 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)92%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)79%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Grey, Scarlet
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lord Botetourt High School's ranking?
Lord Botetourt High School is ranked #16 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Lord Botetourt High School often compared to?
Lord Botetourt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lord Botetourt High School?
The graduation rate of Lord Botetourt High School is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Lord Botetourt High School?
963 students attend Lord Botetourt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Lord Botetourt High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lord Botetourt High School?
Lord Botetourt High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lord Botetourt High School offer ?
Lord Botetourt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Lord Botetourt High School part of?
Lord Botetourt High School is part of Botetourt County School District.
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