Northside High School vs. Hidden Valley High School
Should I attend Northside High School or Hidden Valley 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
Northside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Hidden Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 912 students in grades 9-12, Northside High School ranks in the top 10% 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 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 821 students in grades 9-12, Hidden Valley High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
912 students
821 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#126 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#17 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
90%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
90-94%
Graduation Rate
94%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
265
242
Grade 10 Students
241
207
Grade 11 Students
205
187
Grade 12 Students
201
185
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
6%
% Hispanic
11%
6%
% Black
17%
5%
% White
58%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%