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 932 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 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 932 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- 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%)
- 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 932 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
932 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
School Motto
'Home of the Trailblazers'
School Mascot
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 0.58, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)81%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)74%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
28%
19%
Black
5%
22%
White
58%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trailblazers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 89%.
How many students attend Spotswood High School?
932 students attend Spotswood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Spotswood High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spotswood High School?
Spotswood High School has a student ration of 16:1, 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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