Magna Vista High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school in Henry County, Virginia. Named for the Magna Vista plantation which occupied the land where it sits, it is approximately three miles west of the town of Ridgeway, Virginia and ten miles south of the city of Martinsville, Virginia.
Serving 1,147 students in grades 9-12, Magna Vista High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,147 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Magna Vista High serves the southeast part of Ridgeway, VA, covering an attendance area of approximately 265.8 square miles. Most students live within a 15-20 minute drive, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 10.2 miles, while the furthest boundary extends up to 22.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Magna Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Magna Vista High School's student population of 1,147 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,147 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
School Rankings
Magna Vista High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Magna Vista High School is 0.66, 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
#245 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)61%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
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
86%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
6%
Showing 2009–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Navy Blue, Silver
School Mascot
Warrior
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Magna Vista High School's ranking?
Magna Vista High School is ranked #245 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Magna Vista High School often compared to?
Magna Vista High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bassett High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Magna Vista High School?
The graduation rate of Magna Vista High School is 86%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Magna Vista High School?
1,147 students attend Magna Vista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Magna Vista High School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Magna Vista High School?
Magna Vista High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Magna Vista High School offer ?
Magna Vista High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Magna Vista High School part of?
Magna Vista High School is part of Henry County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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