Woodside High School is one of six high schools in Newport News, Virginia. The Virginia Department of Education has accredited Woodside since the 2003–04 school year. The school has a twin school, Heritage High School, that was built simultaneously and designed by the same architects.
Serving 1,723 students in grades 9-12, Woodside High School ranks in the top 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 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (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 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,723 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Woodside High serves the northwest part of Newport News, VA, covering an area of approximately 22.6 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge located about 6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Woodside High School's student population of 1,723 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 115 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,723 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Motto
Empowering Students for the Future
School Rankings
Woodside High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodside High School is 0.67, 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
#756 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)86%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
52%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
6%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Teal
School Mascot
Wolverines
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodside High School's ranking?
Woodside High School is ranked #756 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Woodside High School often compared to?
Woodside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Warwick High School, Denbigh High School, Menchville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Woodside High School?
The graduation rate of Woodside High School is 95%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Woodside High School?
1,723 students attend Woodside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Woodside High School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodside High School?
Woodside High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodside High School offer ?
Woodside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Woodside High School part of?
Woodside High School is part of Newport News City School District.
In what neighborhood is Woodside High School located?
Woodside High School is located in the North Newport News neighborhood of Newport News, VA. There are 13 other public schools located in North Newport News.
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