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Western Albemarle High School

Public | 9-12 | 1061 students
 

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Posted September 30, 2010
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I am a student at Western Albemarle and I love the school! I previously attended Albemarle High School,and that school cant even compare to how good Western Albemarle is! The teachers at WAHS are great! And it's a great school environment! I wish I could have been at WAHS all of my high school years!
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Posted September 26, 2009
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I was a student at Western Albemarle from 2001-2005. The education I received there went above and beyond what most high schools in the area offered. The teachers were fantastic and the environment was fun.
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Posted September 27, 2007
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This High School is the best HS my son(s) have attended. Not only do they offer and exemplify quality teaching, but the safety and friendliness of the students is fantastic. I have visited other Albemarle County high schools and am nearly terrified at the rudeness of the students, the threats on others, and the continued lack of discipline. Western is clearly above all in every category.
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Posted May 16, 2006
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We moved to Albemarle County last year and deliberately chose Western based on test scores, web information sites like this one, and personal contact with guidance and staff. We love the school and know we made a great choice. The parents organizations are wonderful and the involvement by nearly all students in clubs and sports adds to the great learning experience. The quality of the teachers is high, with only one exception so far. Dr. Coughlin has been open and receptive to questions and concerns, and Mr. McCurdy (guidance) has been helpful and organized. We would make the same choice again.
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Western Albemarle is such a wonderful school. The students love to be there and are proud to call it their second home. The teacher-student relationship is amazing and the principal Dr. Coughlin is very open to both parent's and student's suggestions and concerns. The teachers do a wonderful job which is shown by the above average test scores and the students work hard to keep up with the difficult courses. The high percentage of students involved in sports and clubs is astounding. This school is very close to perfection.
—Submitted by Carla rood, a student

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Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests

Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
95%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.

220 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
97%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 92% in 2012.

248 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
97%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 93% in 2012.

235 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
99%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 90% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
95%
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2012.

253 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
98%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 93% in 2012.

254 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
95%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

232 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
95%
Virginia and United States History

The state average for Virginia and United States History was 85% in 2012.

244 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
98%
World Geography

The state average for World Geography was 85% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
World History I

The state average for World History I was 84% in 2012.

273 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
99%
World History II

The state average for World History II was 85% in 2012.

247 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
94%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students91%
Female students95%
Male students86%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic83%
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient students80%
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%

Algebra II

All Students84%
Female students83%
Male students85%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic73%
White students83%
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant84%

Biology

All Students98%
Female students99%
Male students98%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students99%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities95%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%

Chemistry

All Students97%
Female students98%
Male students96%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanicn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities90%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%

Earth Science

All Students94%
Female students90%
Male students97%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic91%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities91%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant94%

English: Reading

All Students94%
Female students97%
Male students92%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic82%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities81%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

English: Writing

All Students95%
Female students97%
Male students92%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic91%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%

Geometry

All Students81%
Female students82%
Male students81%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students83%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities62%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant81%

Virginia and United States History

All Students89%
Female students88%
Male students90%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic91%
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities78%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant89%

World Geography

All Studentsn/a
Female studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

World History I

All Students90%
Female students90%
Male students91%
Black students90%
Asian students85%
Hispanic95%
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant90%

World History II

All Students93%
Female students89%
Male students96%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students100%
Hispanic90%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities89%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant93%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 92% 57%
Black 2% 26%
Hispanic 2% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 7%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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