Serving 74 students in grades 9-12, Paul S Blandford High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 74%).
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
74 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)15-19%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-69%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
65%
22%
White
23%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% VA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average).
How many students attend Paul S Blandford High School?
74 students attend Paul S Blandford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Paul S Blandford High School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Paul S Blandford High School offer ?
Paul S Blandford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Paul S Blandford High School part of?
Paul S Blandford High School is part of Department Of Juvenile Justice School District.
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