Pound High School (Closed 2012)
Pound High School served 222 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 86%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 88%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
222 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥95%
86%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥95%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
n/a
18%
Black
n/a
22%
White
99%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)85-89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
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