Powhatan High

Summary:

Powhatan High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Powhatan, Virginia, with a student population of 1,404. The school is part of the Powhatan County Public Schools district, which is ranked 28 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Powhatan High consistently performs above the state average in various SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, particularly in Geometry, Algebra I, Biology, and English Reading. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 87.69% of 9th graders at Powhatan High were proficient or better in Geometry, compared to the state average of 85.92%. The school's Hispanic students also perform exceptionally well, ranking 65th out of 233 Virginia high schools for Hispanic students in 2023-2024. However, the school's African American students and students with low socioeconomic status perform relatively lower, ranking 176th and 162nd out of Virginia high schools, respectively, in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools like Huguenot High, Douglas S. Freeman High, and Cosby High, Powhatan High generally performs at a higher level academically. However, some nearby schools, such as Midlothian High, have higher overall statewide rankings and SchoolDigger ratings, suggesting they may have additional strengths or resources that contribute to their success.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 1800 Judes Ferry Road
       Powhatan, VA  23139


(804) 598-5710

District: Powhatan County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
147th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,146 Help


Feeder schools for Powhatan High:

Elementary:    Flat Rock Elementary
    Pocahontas Elementary
    Powhatan Elementary
Middle:    Powhatan Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  1,383

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.9%
African American:
6.1%
Hispanic:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.9% Help


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Compare Details Powhatan High ranks better than 55.3% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.34. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Powhatan High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.9%), African American (6.1%), Hispanic (5.1%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Powhatan High is 15. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Powhatan High is $7,146.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Powhatan High:

SchoolDigger ranks Powhatan High 147th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Powhatan High in the ranking list.)

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Powhatan County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Powhatan County Public Schools 28th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Powhatan High

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Rank History for all students at Powhatan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 66.96 43rd 308 86.0%
2006 66.88 49th 314 84.4%
2007 69.15 41st 313 86.9%
2008 62.28 78th 316 75.3%
2009 63.25 76th 313 75.7%
2010 64.84 71st 317 77.6%
2011 67.15 64th 320 80.0%
2012 62.57 81st 321 74.8%
2013 59.25 94th 321 70.7%
2014 64.25 66th 322 79.5%
2015 58.32 94th 322 70.8%
2016 52.63 130th 321 59.5%
2017 55.13 126th 324 61.1%
2018 50.43 153rd 326 53.1%
2019 49.34 166th 327 49.2%
2021 53.15 128th 327 60.9%
2022 54.90 123rd 325 62.2%
2023 59.63 151st 326 53.7%
2024 59.34 147th 329 55.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Powhatan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.22 130th 193 32.6%
2024 41.66 131st 198 33.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Powhatan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 53.33 162nd 320 49.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Powhatan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.15 170th 320 46.9%
2024 63.49 125th 322 61.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Powhatan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.25 166th 249 33.3%
2024 42.36 160th 253 36.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Powhatan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.41 137th 321 57.3%
2024 53.88 169th 322 47.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Powhatan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.34 170th 240 29.2%
2024 41.35 176th 249 29.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Powhatan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.64 23rd 232 90.1%
2024 66.66 65th 233 72.1%
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Rank History for White students at Powhatan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.82 220th 315 30.2%
2024 45.51 213th 314 32.2%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Powhatan High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 832 832
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 789 789
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 818 818
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 827 827
1993 674 145 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 827
1994 722 140 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 870
1995 793 115 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 914
1996 793 115 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 914
1997 658 99 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 764
1998 730 108 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 848
1999 793 105 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 905
2000 850 130 6 3 2 n/a n/a -4 987
2001 798 128 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 933
2002 927 127 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 1062
2003 927 127 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 1062
2004 1050 131 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 1190
2005 1116 130 4 13 4 n/a n/a 0 1267
2006 1151 141 6 12 3 n/a n/a 0 1313
2007 1165 150 8 16 3 n/a n/a 4 1346
2008 1214 140 9 18 3 n/a n/a 0 1384
2009 1267 141 9 14 2 n/a n/a 0 1433
2010 1248 143 9 17 2 n/a n/a 0 1419
2011 1255 125 9 30 3 0 19 0 1441
2012 1231 113 10 34 2 0 27 0 1417
2013 1183 99 8 39 1 0 33 0 1363
2014 1213 104 6 35 3 1 37 0 1399
2015 1208 106 4 40 2 1 39 0 1400
2016 1261 94 5 39 5 1 42 0 1447
2017 1261 94 7 41 6 1 45 0 1455
2018 1247 84 10 47 6 2 44 0 1440
2019 1227 74 9 48 7 4 45 0 1414
2020 1215 85 6 49 5 5 47 0 1412
2021 1237 83 5 56 4 4 49 0 1438
2022 1244 81 5 60 5 2 47 0 1444
2023 1192 93 5 59 4 1 50 0 1404
2024 1161 84 8 70 2 1 57 0 1383

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Powhatan High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 832 40.9 20.3 n/a
1990 789 40.4 19.5 n/a
1991 818 41.5 19.7 n/a
1992 827 42.3 19.5 n/a
1993 827 44.5 18.6 n/a
1994 870 76.3 n/a n/a
1995 914 n/a 0.0 8.5
1996 914 n/a 0.0 8.5
1997 764 n/a 0.0 6.7
1998 848 n/a 0.0 5.1
1999 905 57.5 15.7 4.9
2000 987 n/a 0.0 4.3
2001 933 70.0 13.3 6.4
2002 1062 89.8 11.8 6.9
2003 1062 89.8 11.8 6.9
2004 1190 75.1 15.8 5.8
2005 1267 76.0 16.7 9.6
2006 1313 91.0 14.4 9.1
2007 1346 97.4 13.8 8.3
2008 1384 74.9 18.5 8.5
2009 1433 78.3 18.3 9.4
2010 1419 70.5 20.1 13
2011 1441 69.0 20.8 13.7
2012 1417 100.3 14.1 13.6
2013 1363 106.5 12.7 13.4
2014 1399 105.2 13.2 11.7
2015 1400 100.0 14.0 12.7
2016 1447 97.0 14.9 13.1
2017 1455 102.3 14.2 13.1
2018 1440 102.0 14.1 16
2019 1414 102.2 13.8 17
2020 1412 103.1 13.6 17.1
2021 1438 100.3 14.3 n/a
2022 1444 99.1 14.5 16.7
2023 1404 93.5 15.0 25.4
2024 1383 92.2 15.0 23.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Powhatan High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 832 40.9 20.3 n/a
1990 789 40.4 19.5 n/a
1991 818 41.5 19.7 n/a
1992 827 42.3 19.5 n/a
1993 827 44.5 18.6 n/a
1994 870 76.3 n/a n/a
1995 914 n/a 0.0 8.5
1996 914 n/a 0.0 8.5
1997 764 n/a 0.0 6.7
1998 848 n/a 0.0 5.1
1999 905 57.5 15.7 4.9
2000 987 n/a 0.0 4.3
2001 933 70.0 13.3 6.4
2002 1062 89.8 11.8 6.9
2003 1062 89.8 11.8 6.9
2004 1190 75.1 15.8 5.8
2005 1267 76.0 16.7 9.6
2006 1313 91.0 14.4 9.1
2007 1346 97.4 13.8 8.3
2008 1384 74.9 18.5 8.5
2009 1433 78.3 18.3 9.4
2010 1419 70.5 20.1 13
2011 1441 69.0 20.8 13.7
2012 1417 100.3 14.1 13.6
2013 1363 106.5 12.7 13.4
2014 1399 105.2 13.2 11.7
2015 1400 100.0 14.0 12.7
2016 1447 97.0 14.9 13.1
2017 1455 102.3 14.2 13.1
2018 1440 102.0 14.1 16
2019 1414 102.2 13.8 17
2020 1412 103.1 13.6 17.1
2021 1438 100.3 14.3 n/a
2022 1444 99.1 14.5 16.7
2023 1404 93.5 15.0 25.4
2024 1383 92.2 15.0 23.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Powhatan High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $168 (2.3%) $7,258 (97.7%) $7,426
2020 $87 (1.2%) $7,138 (98.8%) $7,225
2021 $169 (2.4%) $6,977 (97.6%) $7,146

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Powhatan High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 166th of 327 High schoolsRanks 151st of 326 High schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Powhatan High)8472
 12%
   End of Course Writing (Powhatan County Public Schools)8373
 10%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Powhatan High)8490
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Powhatan County Public Schools)8390
 7%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Powhatan High)8278
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Powhatan County Public Schools)8982
 7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Powhatan High)8360
 23%
   End of Course Algebra II (Powhatan County Public Schools)8360
 23%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Biology (Powhatan High)8774
 13%
   End of Course Biology (Powhatan County Public Schools)8774
 13%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course English Reading (Powhatan High)8988
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Powhatan County Public Schools)8988
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course VA and US History (Powhatan High)7063
 7%
   End of Course VA and US History (Powhatan County Public Schools)7050
 20%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Powhatan High)6858
 10%
   End of Course World History I (Powhatan County Public Schools)8167
 14%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Powhatan High)7461
 13%
   End of Course World History II (Powhatan County Public Schools)7261
 11%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14141404
 0.7%
African American7493
 25.7%
American Indian74
 42.9%
Asian95
 44.4%
Hispanic4859
 22.9%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White12271192
 2.9%
Two or More Races4550
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17%25.4%
 8.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Powhatan High

Students at Powhatan High are 84% White, 6% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Powhatan High ranks 147th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Powhatan High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Flat Rock Elementary
Elementary : Pocahontas Elementary
Elementary : Powhatan Elementary
Middle : Powhatan Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,383 students attended Powhatan High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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