Summary:
The Greene County Public Schools district in Virginia has only one high school, William Monroe High, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 135th out of 328 Virginia high schools in 2024-2025 to 241st out of 329 in 2023-2024.
William Monroe High has seen some academic strengths, particularly in math and science subjects, with 100% proficiency rates in Algebra I, Algebra II, and Earth Science. However, the school has struggled in English Reading, with an 80.8% proficiency rate for 11th graders, which is below the state average. The school also faces challenges with a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 15.7% and a dropout rate of 4.5%, which is slightly higher than the state average.
Demographically, William Monroe High has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (67.21%), indicating a larger proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school's per-student spending is also below the state average, which may contribute to the challenges it faces in supporting its student population. Overall, while William Monroe High has some academic bright spots, it also grapples with inconsistent performance, literacy challenges, and resource constraints that may impact its ability to provide a well-rounded education for all students.
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