Summary:
The city of Highland Springs, Virginia is home to two public high schools: Highland Springs High and An Achievable Dream Middle and High School Oak Avenue Complex. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and 6-12, respectively, within the Henrico County Public Schools district.
Highland Springs High is the larger of the two schools, with 1,990 students enrolled. It has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 92.8% and a lower dropout rate of 4.5%. However, the school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 15.7% and mixed academic performance on standardized tests, with some subject areas performing above the district and state averages, while others lag behind. The school serves a high-need student population, with 91.06% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
An Achievable Dream Middle and High School Oak Avenue Complex is a smaller school, with only 129 students enrolled in grades 6-12. It has a very low student-teacher ratio of 7.5, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. However, the school's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics and science. The school serves an extremely high-need student population, with 470.54% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
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