John Handley High School vs. James Wood High School
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Serving 1,355 students in grades 9-12, John Handley 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 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,463 students in grades 9-12, James Wood 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 50-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,355 students
1,463 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
111 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
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Overall Testing Rank
#686 out of 1773 schools in VA (Top 50%)
#858 out of 1773 schools in VA (Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
82%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
Graduation Rate
87%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
94%
(Top 20% in VA)
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Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
365
374
Grade 10 Students
356
362
Grade 11 Students
331
374
Grade 12 Students
303
353
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