Spotswood High School is a high school in Penn Laird, Virginia, in shadow of the Massanutten Peak. As of 2008, it competes in the Virginia High School League.
Serving 880 students in grades 9-12, Spotswood High School ranks in the bottom 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 40-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 880 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Spotswood High serves the southern part of its school district in Penn Laird, VA, encompassing an area of approximately 117.7 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spotswood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Spotswood High School's student population of 880 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
880 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
School Motto
'Home of the Trailblazers'
School Rankings
Spotswood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spotswood High School is 0.59, 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
#1062 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)81%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)74%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)27.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Trailblazers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spotswood High School's ranking?
Spotswood High School is ranked #1062 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Spotswood High School often compared to?
Spotswood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Turner Ashby High School, East Rockingham High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spotswood High School?
The graduation rate of Spotswood High School is 86%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Spotswood High School?
880 students attend Spotswood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Spotswood High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spotswood High School?
Spotswood High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spotswood High School offer ?
Spotswood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Spotswood High School part of?
Spotswood High School is part of Rockingham County School District.
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