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Student-Teacher Ratio
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Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Students per FTE teacher1312
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  Students
 
Student Ethnicity
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Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
Black96%26%
White3%57%
Hispanic1%9%
American Indian<1%<1%
Unspecified<1%2%
Asian<1%5%
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Student Subgroups
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Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program43%15%
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,110$9,192
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional56%61%
Student and staff support14%10%
Administration10%9%
Other expenditures19%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2007-2008 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • English Language & Composition
  • Government & Politics: U.S.
  • U.S. History
Source: The College Board®, 2007-2008

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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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