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Armstrong High School

Public | 9-12 | 974 students

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3 stars

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Posted May 3, 2009

I think our school is a good school and no one should be afraid of us. We do have some intellegent students in our school. We also have a lot of smart people who makes wrong choices.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 10, 2008

i go to the myself and its alright for a high school in the city. There are also things that they could improve on as far as the teachers. Some of them aren't trained tyhe way they need to be in order to teach the curriculum in a way that everyone in the class understands what they're talking about.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 26, 2004

Glad to have my daughter enrolled at JFK High School. Teachers and counselors work well to make my child be the best that she can. She ain't no great student, but a good one. I'm proud!
—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.

180 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
68%
Algebra II

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

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
72%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 92% in 2012.

232 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
73%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 93% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
90%
Earth Science

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

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
71%
English: Reading

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

170 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
86%
English: Writing

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

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
71%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

193 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
73%
Virginia and United States History

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

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
83%
World Geography

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

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
61%
World History I

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

200 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
79%
World History II

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

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
54%
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 Students23%
Female students27%
Male students19%
Black students23%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities30%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English23%
Not migrant23%

Algebra II

All Students75%
Female students73%
Male students77%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English75%
Not migrant75%

Biology

All Students66%
Female students63%
Male students69%
Black students66%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities49%
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English66%
Not migrant66%

Chemistry

All Students88%
Female students88%
Male students89%
Black students88%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

Earth Science

All Students78%
Female students72%
Male students84%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities88%
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant78%

English: Reading

All Students81%
Female students85%
Male students76%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant81%

English: Writing

All Students64%
Female students64%
Male students65%
Black students63%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English64%
Not migrant64%

Geometry

All Students34%
Female students34%
Male students34%
Black students33%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities38%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English34%
Not migrant34%

Virginia and United States History

All Students60%
Female students61%
Male students59%
Black students59%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities61%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English60%
Not migrant60%

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 Students66%
Female students71%
Male students60%
Black students65%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities70%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English66%
Not migrant66%

World History II

All Students68%
Female students63%
Male students76%
Black students67%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English68%
Not migrant68%
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
Black 99% 26%
Hispanic 1% 9%
White 1% 57%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 65%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 26N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2300 Cool Lane
Richmond, VA 23223
Phone: (804) 780-4449

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