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Magna Vista High School

Public | 9-12 | 911 students

 
 
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Posted June 6, 2008

Overall faculty supports each other. The administration is difficult to work with. You are not treated with respect.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted August 26, 2004

Magna Vista has a wonderful school environment for our children to learn in. The atmosphere is diverse and the students get along quite well. The staff is very helpful as well as the students. There are a lot of wonderful programs to be involved in. I would be proud to have my sons attend my Alma Mater, Magna Vista High School.
—Submitted by a former student


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.

14 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
97%
Algebra II

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

190 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
89%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 92% in 2012.

224 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
88%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 93% in 2012.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
89%
Earth Science

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

213 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
84%
English: Reading

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

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
98%
English: Writing

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

458 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
96%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

271 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
83%
Virginia and United States History

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

221 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
97%
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.

207 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
91%
World History II

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

232 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
94%

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 Students36%
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 disabilities42%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English36%
Not migrant36%

Algebra II

All Students74%
Female students77%
Male students71%
Black students71%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students75%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant74%

Biology

All Students96%
Female students97%
Male students94%
Black students93%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities87%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant96%

Chemistry

All Students91%
Female students90%
Male students93%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%

Earth Science

All Students95%
Female students96%
Male students95%
Black students95%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic85%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities91%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant95%

English: Reading

All Students96%
Female students97%
Male students96%
Black students92%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities90%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant96%

English: Writing

All Students95%
Female students96%
Male students94%
Black students92%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic85%
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities84%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient students71%
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%

Geometry

All Students52%
Female students52%
Male students52%
Black students43%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic39%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students58%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities55%
Limited English proficient students20%
Proficient in English53%
Not migrant52%

Virginia and United States History

All Students81%
Female students80%
Male students83%
Black students71%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic90%
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant81%

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 Students97%
Female students98%
Male students95%
Black students100%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic94%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%

World History II

All Students81%
Female students77%
Male students85%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic86%
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant81%
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
White 60% 57%
Black 35% 26%
Hispanic 4% 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 43%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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701 Magna Vista School Rd
Ridgeway, VA 24148
Phone: (276) 956-3147

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