Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
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Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Students per FTE teacher1212
 
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  Students
 
Student Ethnicity
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Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White67%57%
Hispanic13%9%
Asian10%5%
Black9%26%
Unspecified1%2%
Student Subgroups
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Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program11%15%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$12,234$10,213
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional65%61%
Student and staff support10%11%
Administration8%9%
Other expenditures17%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 
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  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2007-2008 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • Art: Studio 2-D Design
  • Art: Studio 3-D Design
  • Art: Studio Drawing
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science A
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • French Language
  • German Language
  • Government & Politics: U.S.
  • Latin: Vergil
  • Physics C: Mechanics
  • Psychology
  • Spanish Language
  • Spanish Literature
  • Statistics
  • U.S. History
  • World History
Source: The College Board®, 2007-2008

About the AP Exams
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  • In 2007-2008 the College Board® administered AP exams in 37 courses spanning 22 subject areas, including literature, art, science, math, history, language, music and psychology.
  • Many schools offer college-level classes to prepare students for the AP exams, but students can take exams without completing a specific course.
  • The exams listed on GreatSchools profiles represent schools with at least one student taking each exam.
  • Students who score well on AP exams can earn advanced standing or college credit from most U.S. colleges and universities.
 
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