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#972 of 1,851 schools in VA
Altavista High
High School · Campbell County Public Schools · Altavista, VA
A Campbell County Public Schools high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
904 Bedford Avenue, Altavista, VA 24517
- Math 69% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Altavista High score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 72% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Altavista High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,257/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Altavista), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,141
Median home value
$133,700
Median rent
$855/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24517; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Campbell County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookville HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,015 | Compare → |
| Rustburg HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 851 | Compare → |
| William Campbell HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–12 | Not available | 405 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Campbell County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #9 of 13
- District spending per student
- $13,250NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Altavista High is listed in Campbell County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Altavista High
Altavista High is a public high school in Altavista, VA, part of Campbell County Public Schools, serving approximately 634 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #972 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Altavista High
What grades does Altavista High serve?
Altavista High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Altavista High?
Altavista High has an enrollment of approximately 634 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altavista High?
The student-teacher ratio at Altavista High is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Altavista High rank in VA?
Altavista High ranks #972 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Altavista High's MySchoolScout rating?
Altavista High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Altavista High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Altavista High has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Altavista High a charter school?
No, Altavista High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Altavista High a Title I school?
No, Altavista High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Altavista High?
73.2% of students at Altavista High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 634
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Campbell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (434) 369-4768
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 24517)
- 4,932
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 24517; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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