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Warwick High School

Public | 9-12 | 1532 students

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Posted October 30, 2009

As the parent of a freshman, I have been very impressed so far with the quality of teaching, the vast course offerings and the new leadership in the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 8, 2009

This was a good school at one time, but the lack of concern and help by the IB counselor and director is very disappointing and unacceptable. There is also an integrity issue with some of the teachers, which is greatly disturbing since they are setting the example. These are high school students but they are still students, learning how to learn and be a productive member of society. We owe them more than they are getting at Warwick! If we had to do it over again we would have never chosen Warwick.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 2, 2009

I'm impressed with the education my daughter received from Warwick. She has accomplished grades and the attention she deserved. She is s enior this year and we proud she attended Warwick High. I graduated from Ferguson and am very please with the outcome
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 21, 2009

A good IB school. Home of the original Raiders!
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Posted December 6, 2005

A truely great school for quality education. Home of the IB program for newport news. The teachers are well qualified and encouraging and the school works with the kids to tailor a quality education that helps them be prepared for future education. My son left this school when we moved and for a school that started 3 weeks later thent eh school we moved to he was WEEKS ahead in all his classes and had more understanding then the other kids to where we moved that had been taking the classes alot longer then him. I highly recommend this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 6, 2005

My daughter is currently enrolled in the IB program at Warwick. She loves the program and is doing great. The classes are challenging but are also rewarding as test results come in and college credit is recieves. Many parents are involved in the IB program with fundrasiers, parties, and other such events. There is many extracirricular programs and some great sports teams. Warwick has recently been rates #82 high school in the nation.
—Submitted by a parent


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.

185 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
76%
Algebra II

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

259 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
58%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 92% in 2012.

441 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
68%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 93% in 2012.

190 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
75%
Earth Science

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

257 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
70%
English: Reading

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

371 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
91%
English: Writing

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

369 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
89%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

257 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
63%
Virginia and United States History

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

342 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
92%
World Geography

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

312 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
64%
World History I

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

335 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
86%
World History II

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

251 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
88%
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 Students51%
Female students48%
Male students53%
Black students49%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic54%
White students58%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities57%
Limited English proficient students44%
Proficient in English51%
Not migrant51%

Algebra II

All Students62%
Female students65%
Male students58%
Black students53%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic50%
White students74%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities62%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English62%
Not migrant62%

Biology

All Students82%
Female students84%
Male students81%
Black students80%
Asian students65%
Hispanic66%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient students35%
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant82%

Chemistry

All Students88%
Female students86%
Male students90%
Black students86%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic90%
White students89%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

Earth Science

All Students80%
Female students78%
Male students81%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic63%
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient students27%
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant80%

English: Reading

All Students88%
Female students88%
Male students88%
Black students85%
Asian students70%
Hispanic79%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities41%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient students39%
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant88%

English: Writing

All Students89%
Female students90%
Male students87%
Black students87%
Asian students82%
Hispanic80%
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient students63%
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant89%

Geometry

All Students65%
Female students61%
Male students69%
Black students54%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic62%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities67%
Limited English proficient students50%
Proficient in English65%
Not migrant65%

Virginia and United States History

All Students72%
Female students67%
Male students76%
Black students66%
Asian students64%
Hispanic59%
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficient students40%
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant72%

World Geography

All Students62%
Female students63%
Male students62%
Black students56%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic50%
White students80%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities67%
Limited English proficient students14%
Proficient in English64%
Not migrant62%

World History I

All Students76%
Female students76%
Male students76%
Black students71%
Asian students92%
Hispanic61%
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient students47%
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant76%

World History II

All Students80%
Female students77%
Male students84%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic67%
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant80%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 56% 26%
White 35% 57%
Hispanic 6% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 6%
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 44%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 22N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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51 Copeland Lane
Newport News, VA 23601
Phone: (757) 591-4700

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