Warhill High School is a public high school operated by the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools. Serving the joint school division of the independent city of Williamsburg and James City County, Virginia, the school is located at 4615 Opportunity Way, in the Lightfoot area of the county.
Serving 1,277 students in grades 9-12, Warhill 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 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (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 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,277 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Warhill High's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Williamsburg, VA, encompassing approximately 89.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.8 miles to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 9.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Warhill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Warhill High School's student population of 1,277 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,277 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
School Rankings
Warhill High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Warhill High School is 0.65, 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
#161 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)84%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)71%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Silver, Carolina blue
School Mascot
Lion
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Warhill High School's ranking?
Warhill High School is ranked #161 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Warhill High School often compared to?
Warhill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette High School, Jamestown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Warhill High School?
The graduation rate of Warhill High School is 93%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Warhill High School?
1,277 students attend Warhill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Warhill High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Warhill High School?
Warhill High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Warhill High School offer ?
Warhill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Warhill High School part of?
Warhill High School is part of Williamsburg-James City County School District.
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