Holston High School
School Overview
Holston High School is a public school located in Damascus, Virginia. It is a school in Washington County Public Schools district.
According to the Virginia state assessment result, more than 95% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 82% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 301 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 25 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 301 students are attending Holston High School. By gender, there are 168 and 133 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Holston High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 53 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| White | 49 | 25 | 24 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 53 | 26 | 27 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 25 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Holston High School and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. All teachers are certified. 88.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 25 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 25 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 4.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 8.0% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 301 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 22,321 Households |
| Population | 52,230 |
| Male | 26,584 |
| Female | 27,487 |
| Child Population | 12,769 |
| Total Housing Units | 25,961 Units |
| Average House Value | $151,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $716 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.20% |
| Average Household Income | $48,495 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.70% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Holston High School offers 4 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 18 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 4 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 18 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 1 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 17 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Washington County Public Schools
In Washington County Public Schools, 16 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.