Magna Vista High School
- Magna Vista High School serves 1,071 students in grades 9-12.
- 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 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Magna Vista High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Magna Vista High School's student population of 1,071 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,071 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 76 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Magna Vista High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,801 schools in Virginia (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Magna Vista High School is 0.59, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #504 out of 1801 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 16% |
| Black | 26% | 22% |
| White | 58% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Ridgeway Drewry Mason Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 460 students
2.5 miles
45 Drewry Mason Drive
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276)956-3154 2.5 PK-5 460 - Martinsville Rich Acres Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 286 students
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 Grades: PK-5 | 567 students
5.6 miles
220 Trott Circle
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276)957-2226 5.6 PK-5 567 - Martinsville Martinsville Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 427 students
6.0 miles
201 Brown St.
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276)403-5886 6.0 6-8 427 - Martinsville Patrick Henry Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 427 students
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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