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West Point Middle/high

High School · West Point Public Schools · West Point, VA

A high school in West Point, VA serving grades 6th – 12th.

2700 Mattaponi Ave, West Point, VA 23181

  • Math 70% vs VA 66% (2025)
  • Reading 79% vs VA 74% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency78% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency80% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+2.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency79% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)80% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected-1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness6.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation8.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$15,928
Chronic Absenteeism20.4%

Students at West Point Middle/high score 79% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency70%(2025 SOL)
School
State
66%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency79%(2025 SOL)
School
State
74%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 75% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2017
ELA
98%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
80%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
80%
2025
Math
70%
ELA
79%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 91% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

36.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where West Point Middle/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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated867/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Point), 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

$94,531

Median home value

$265,800

Median rent

$1,329/mo

College educated

27.3%

Homeownership

84.2%

Poverty rate

4.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23181; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
8.9% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
6 boys'·9 girls'·24 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

West Point Public Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$15,928NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Point Middle/high is listed in West Point Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Point Middle/high

West Point Middle/high is a public high school in West Point, VA, part of West Point Public Schools, serving approximately 451 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,067 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Point Middle/high

What grades does West Point Middle/high serve?

West Point Middle/high serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend West Point Middle/high?

West Point Middle/high has an enrollment of approximately 451 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Point Middle/high?

The student-teacher ratio at West Point Middle/high is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Point Middle/high rank in VA?

West Point Middle/high ranks #1,067 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is West Point Middle/high's MySchoolScout rating?

West Point Middle/high has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 West Point Middle/high?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Point Middle/high has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is West Point Middle/high a charter school?

No, West Point Middle/high is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Point Middle/high a Title I school?

No, West Point Middle/high is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Point Middle/high?

36.8% of students at West Point Middle/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
451
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
King William County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.4%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 23181)
5,386
Area average commute
33 min
Area median age
41.9
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 23181; 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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