Spotsylvania High School is a public high school in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It serves the southern half of the county. The Knights are the least densely populated of the schools in the division.
Serving 1,394 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Spotsylvania 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 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,394 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spotsylvania High serves the southwest part of Spotsylvania, VA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 247 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 10.3 miles to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 16.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spotsylvania High School's student population of 1,394 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,394 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1940
School Rankings
Spotsylvania 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 Spotsylvania 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)59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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
80%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Red
School Mascot
Knights
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spotsylvania High School's ranking?
Spotsylvania 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 Spotsylvania High School often compared to?
Spotsylvania High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverbend High School, Courtland 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 Spotsylvania High School?
The graduation rate of Spotsylvania High School is 80%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Spotsylvania High School?
1,394 students attend Spotsylvania High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Spotsylvania High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spotsylvania High School?
Spotsylvania High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spotsylvania High School offer ?
Spotsylvania High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Spotsylvania High School part of?
Spotsylvania High School is part of Spotsylvania County School District.
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