Serving 393 students in grades 8-13, Haysi 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 71% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 79%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-13
Total Students
393 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)71%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)80-84%
79%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
1%
22%
White
98%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)75-79%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Haysi High School?
The graduation rate of Haysi High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 86%.
How many students attend Haysi High School?
393 students attend Haysi High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Haysi High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Haysi High School?
Haysi High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Haysi High School offer ?
Haysi High School offers enrollment in grades 8-13
What school district is Haysi High School part of?
Haysi High School is part of Dickenson County Public Schools School District.
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