Powhatan High School
School Overview
Powhatan High School is a public school located in Powhatan, Virginia. It is a school in Powhatan County Public Schools district.
According to the Virginia state assessment result, 84% of students are proficient in Math learning and 89% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,446 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 98 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,446 students are attending Powhatan High School. By gender, there are 727 and 719 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Powhatan High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 101 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Black | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 93 | 47 | 46 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 101 | 49 | 52 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 98 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Powhatan High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. 99.0% of teachers are certified. 99.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 98 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 97 | 99.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 1.0% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 1.0% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 289 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 10,265 Households |
| Population | 26,206 |
| Male | 15,324 |
| Female | 13,491 |
| Child Population | 6,796 |
| Total Housing Units | 10,893 Units |
| Average House Value | $279,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $980 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.40% |
| Average Household Income | $89,090 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 93.97% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Powhatan High School offers 17 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 366 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 270 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Powhatan High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 17 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 366 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 62 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 88 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 350 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 270 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Powhatan County Public Schools
In Powhatan County Public Schools, 6 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in POWHATAN, Virginia
1 private schools are serving students in POWHATAN, Virginia. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.