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#1226 of 1,851 schools in VA
John Handley High
High School · Winchester City Public Schools · Winchester, VA
A Winchester City Public Schools high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 910, Winchester, VA 22604
- Math 77% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at John Handley High score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 77% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John Handley 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,574/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Winchester City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $18,463NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Handley High is listed in Winchester City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Handley High
John Handley High is a public high school in Winchester, VA, part of Winchester City Public Schools, serving approximately 1,355 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,226 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Handley High
What grades does John Handley High serve?
John Handley High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend John Handley High?
John Handley High has an enrollment of approximately 1,355 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Handley High?
The student-teacher ratio at John Handley High is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Handley High rank in VA?
John Handley High ranks #1,226 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is John Handley High's MySchoolScout rating?
John Handley High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 John Handley High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Handley High has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John Handley High a charter school?
No, John Handley High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Handley High a Title I school?
No, John Handley High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Handley High?
84.5% of students at John Handley 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
- 1,355
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Winchester city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (540) 662-3471
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
Official sources & links
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.
- 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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