Magna Vista High School
Magna Vista High School serves 1,071 students in grades 9-12.
Magna Vista High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Magna Vista High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Magna Vista High School's student population of 1,071 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,071 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 76 teachers |
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School Comparison
Magna Vista High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Magna Vista High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #242 out of 1791 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 82% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 94% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 16% |
| Black | 26% | 22% |
| White | 57% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 85% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Henry County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Magna Vista High School is Martinsville High School (6.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Martinsville Middle School (6.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Drewry Mason Elementary School (2.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ridgeway Drewry Mason Elementary School Math: 83% | Reading: 79%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 460 students10
2.5 miles
45 Drewry Mason Drive
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276) 956-3154 2.5 PK-5 460 - Martinsville Rich Acres Elementary School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 286 students10
2.6 miles
400 Rich Acres School Rd
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 638-3366 2.6 PK-5 286 - Martinsville G.w. Carver Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 75%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 567 students10
5.6 miles
220 Trott Circle
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 957-2226 5.6 PK-5 567 - Martinsville Martinsville Middle School Math: 41% | Reading: 69%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 427 students10
6.0 miles
201 Brown St.
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5886 6 6-8 427 - Martinsville Patrick Henry Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 68%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 427 students10
6.1 miles
1810 Church Street Ext.
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5812 6.1 K-5 427
School Reviews
| 5 This is an amazing school with an amazing teacher named: Mr. Lowery. He's a wonderful World History teacher, and the school is amazing. Highly recommended. - Posted by Student/Alumni - frazi |
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