Bassett High School vs. Magna Vista High School
Should I attend Bassett High School or Magna Vista High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bassett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Magna Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,095 students in grades 9-12, Bassett 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 1,083 students in grades 9-12, Magna Vista High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,095 students
1,083 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
69 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#694 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#752 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
80%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
387
369
Grade 10 Students
258
243
Grade 11 Students
220
222
Grade 12 Students
230
249
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
18%
13%
% Black
17%
29%
% White
57%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
90%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%