Park View High School (Closed 2024)

205 Park View Circle
South Hill, VA 23970
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Park View High School was a public high school located in South Hill, Virginia community in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It is part of the Mecklenburg County Public Schools and opened in 1955. It closed in 2022, consolidating with former rivals Bluestone High School to form the new Mecklenburg County High School.
Serving 842 students in grades 9-12, Park View High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
842 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1955

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
(20-21)
55-59%
54%
(20-21)
75-79%
69%

Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
45-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
6%
20%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Black
41%
21%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

White
46%
44%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
6%
7%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
54%
0.62

Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

(21-22)
85-89%
89%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(21-22)
44.9%
20%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
57%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

School Mascot
Dragons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Park View High School?
The graduation rate of Park View High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Park View High School?
842 students attend Park View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Park View High School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Park View High School?
Park View High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Park View High School offer ?
Park View High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Park View High School part of?
Park View High School is part of Mecklenburg County Public Schools.

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