Petersburg High School
School Overview
Petersburg High School is a public school located in Petersburg, Virginia. It is a school in Petersburg City Public Schools district.
According to the Virginia state assessment result, 59% of students are proficient in Math learning and 57% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 910 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 76 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 910 students are attending Petersburg High School. By gender, there are 486 and 424 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Petersburg High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 95 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Asian | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Black | 88 | 32 | 56 |
| White | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 95 | 35 | 60 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 76 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Petersburg High School and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. 93.4% of teachers are certified. 77.6% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 76 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 71 | 93.4% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 5 | 6.6% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 11 | 14.5% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 6 | 7.9% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 303 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 5 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 13,165 Households |
| Population | 30,673 |
| Male | 14,294 |
| Female | 17,068 |
| Child Population | 8,795 |
| Total Housing Units | 16,367 Units |
| Average House Value | $108,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $947 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.70% |
| Average Household Income | $38,679 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.64% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Petersburg High School offers 1 advanced placement (AP) program. Total 13 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 96 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Petersburg High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 1 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 13 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 13 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 96 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Petersburg City Public Schools
In Petersburg City Public Schools, 7 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in PETERSBURG, Virginia
3 private schools are serving students in PETERSBURG, Virginia. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.