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#729 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 39% in state

Warhill High

High School · Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools · Williamsburg, VA

A Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4615 Opportunity Way, Williamsburg, VA 23188

  • Math 82% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • Reading 88% vs VA 76% (2025)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency88% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+6.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.3 pts
Overall Proficiency85% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)81% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation25%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$14,756
Chronic Absenteeism20.7%

Students at Warhill High score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency82%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency88%(2025 SOL)
School
State
76%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 85% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
83%
ELA
94%
2016
Math
80%
ELA
93%
2017
ELA
91%
2018
Math
83%
ELA
90%
2019
Math
83%
ELA
90%
2020*
Math
66%
ELA
84%
2021*
Math
66%
ELA
84%
2025
Math
82%
ELA
88%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 90% (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

33.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Warhill 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,410/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Williamsburg), 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

$101,088

Median home value

$409,100

Median rent

$1,541/mo

College educated

49.8%

Homeownership

74.6%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23188; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
25% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
11 boys'·12 girls'·32 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lafayette HighEnrollment path unverified6.79–121.2 mi1,243Compare →
Bruton HighEnrollment path unverified8.49–123.9 mi735Compare →
Covenant Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privateK–123.9 mi60Compare →
Williamsburg Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.1privateK–124.6 mi198Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#3 of 16
District spending per student
$14,756NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Warhill High is listed in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Warhill High

Warhill High is a public high school in Williamsburg, VA, part of Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,294 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #729 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Warhill High

What grades does Warhill High serve?

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

How many students attend Warhill High?

Warhill High has an enrollment of approximately 1,294 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Warhill High?

The student-teacher ratio at Warhill High is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Warhill High rank in VA?

Warhill High ranks #729 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Warhill High's MySchoolScout rating?

Warhill High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Warhill High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Warhill High has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Warhill High a charter school?

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

Is Warhill High a Title I school?

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

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

33.6% of students at Warhill 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
1,294
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
82
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
James City County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.7%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 23188)
45,342
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
49.1
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 23188; 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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