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#102 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 6% in state

Arcadia High

High School · Accomack County Public Schools · Oak Hall, VA

An Accomack County Public Schools high school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 69, Oak Hall, VA 23416

  • Math 83% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • Reading 84% vs VA 76% (2025)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency83% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+7.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.3 pts
Overall Proficiency84% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+22.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$14,426
Chronic Absenteeism17.4%

Students at Arcadia High score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency83%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency84%(2025 SOL)
School
State
76%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 84% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
74%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
77%
2017
ELA
87%
2018
Math
84%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
84%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2025
Math
83%
ELA
84%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (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 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

109.4%

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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The neighborhood

Where Arcadia 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated828/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median home value

$9,999

College educated

0%

Homeownership

76.1%

Poverty rate

22.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23416; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 in Accomack County Public Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Chincoteague HighEnrollment path unverified7.36–12Not available296Compare →
Nandua HighEnrollment path unverified7.49–12Not available632Compare →
Tangier CombinedEnrollment path unverified8.3K–12Not available41Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Accomack County Public Schools

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#1 of 11
District spending per student
$14,426NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Arcadia High is listed in Accomack County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Arcadia High

Arcadia High is a public high school in Oak Hall, VA, part of Accomack County Public Schools, serving approximately 695 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #102 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arcadia High

What grades does Arcadia High serve?

Arcadia High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Arcadia High?

Arcadia High has an enrollment of approximately 695 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arcadia High?

The student-teacher ratio at Arcadia High is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Arcadia High rank in VA?

Arcadia High ranks #102 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Arcadia High's MySchoolScout rating?

Arcadia High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Arcadia High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Arcadia High has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Arcadia High a charter school?

No, Arcadia High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Arcadia High a Title I school?

No, Arcadia High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arcadia High?

109.4% of students at Arcadia 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
695
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Accomack County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.4%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 23416)
96
Area median age
66.5
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 23416; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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