Halifax County High School
School Overview
Halifax County High School is a public school located in South Boston, Virginia. It is a school in Halifax County Public Schools district.
According to the Virginia state assessment result, 76% of students are proficient in Math learning and 80% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,525 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 131 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,525 students are attending Halifax County High School. By gender, there are 773 and 752 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Halifax County High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 682 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 22 | 9 | 13 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Asian | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Black | 206 | 66 | 140 |
| White | 438 | 208 | 230 |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| in LEP Program | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| IDEA program | 20 | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 682 | 292 | 390 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 131 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Halifax County High School and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. 93.9% of teachers are certified. 88.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 131 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 123 | 93.9% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 8 | 6.1% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 6 | 4.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 9 | 6.9% |
| School counselors | 6 | Students per counselor: 254 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 14,158 Households |
| Population | 33,757 |
| Male | 16,645 |
| Female | 17,907 |
| Child Population | 9,660 |
| Total Housing Units | 18,212 Units |
| Average House Value | $116,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $671 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.20% |
| Average Household Income | $42,669 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.27% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Halifax County High School offers 6 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 420 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 229 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Halifax County High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 6 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 420 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 73 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 161 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 186 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 229 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Halifax County Public Schools
In Halifax County Public Schools, 11 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in SOUTH BOSTON, Virginia
2 private schools are serving students in SOUTH BOSTON, Virginia. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.