Mechanicsville High

Public 9-12

 7052 Mechanicsville Pike
       Mechanicsville, VA  23111


(804) 723-2200

District: Hanover County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
133rd of 326 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,460 Help


Feeder schools for Mechanicsville High:

Elementary:    Battlefield Park Elementary
    Cold Harbor Elementary
    Laurel Meadow Elementary
Middle:    Bell Creek Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  1,354

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.8%
African American:
9.1%
Hispanic:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.5% Help


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Compare Details Mechanicsville High ranks better than 59.2% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Hanover County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.8%), African American (9.1%), Hispanic (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mechanicsville High is 13.9, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Hanover County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mechanicsville High is $8,460, which is the 2nd highest among 4 high schools in the Hanover County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mechanicsville High:

SchoolDigger ranks Mechanicsville High 133rd of 326 Virginia public high schools. (See Mechanicsville High in the ranking list.)

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Hanover County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hanover County Public Schools 15th of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mechanicsville High

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Rank History for all students at Mechanicsville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 61.96 68th 308 77.9%
2006 58.56 88th 314 72.0%
2007 58.80 94th 313 70.0%
2008 60.42 91st 316 71.2%
2009 64.24 71st 313 77.3%
2010 59.35 99th 317 68.8%
2011 58.38 114th 320 64.4%
2012 55.86 116th 321 63.9%
2013 60.81 84th 321 73.8%
2014 53.66 120th 322 62.7%
2015 53.15 122nd 322 62.1%
2016 49.95 154th 321 52.0%
2017 56.31 118th 324 63.6%
2018 58.14 110th 326 66.3%
2019 55.07 125th 327 61.8%
2021 66.80 45th 327 86.2%
2022 59.35 103rd 325 68.3%
2023 63.02 133rd 326 59.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mechanicsville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.35 54th 193 72.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Mechanicsville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.79 144th 320 55.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mechanicsville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.61 101st 249 59.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Mechanicsville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.22 128th 321 60.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Mechanicsville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.89 124th 240 48.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mechanicsville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.86 68th 232 70.7%
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Rank History for White students at Mechanicsville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.57 212th 315 32.7%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Mechanicsville High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1536 1536
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1470 1470
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2008 2008
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2016 2016
1993 1020 78 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1114
1994 1082 81 10 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1179
1995 1148 94 12 8 2 n/a n/a 0 1264
1996 1148 94 12 8 2 n/a n/a 0 1264
1997 1219 102 12 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1340
1998 1244 112 13 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1378
1999 1331 111 11 11 3 n/a n/a 0 1467
2000 1393 128 13 14 1 n/a n/a -4 1545
2001 1460 127 14 21 1 n/a n/a 0 1623
2002 1564 161 19 15 1 n/a n/a 0 1760
2003 1564 161 19 15 1 n/a n/a 0 1760
2004 1375 132 17 18 2 n/a n/a 2 1546
2005 1350 134 20 24 3 n/a n/a 1 1532
2006 1394 145 16 32 5 n/a n/a 4 1596
2007 1449 147 22 34 6 n/a n/a 5 1663
2008 1449 157 16 36 8 n/a n/a 11 1677
2009 1410 179 19 37 7 n/a n/a 20 1672
2010 1369 188 18 40 8 n/a n/a 17 1640
2011 1331 205 28 50 11 2 4 0 1631
2012 1306 174 24 49 9 3 7 0 1572
2013 1288 177 22 46 13 3 13 0 1562
2014 1309 174 27 41 11 2 21 0 1585
2015 1309 164 21 40 14 2 28 0 1578
2016 1278 181 23 44 11 2 32 0 1571
2017 1229 155 31 47 7 2 42 0 1513
2018 1220 149 31 57 2 1 47 0 1507
2019 1179 144 31 67 2 0 55 0 1478
2020 1130 119 35 74 4 0 58 0 1420
2021 1077 129 35 71 4 0 58 0 1374
2022 1041 121 29 76 4 1 67 0 1339
2023 1040 123 31 79 4 2 75 0 1354

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mechanicsville High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1536 92.1 16.6 n/a
1990 1470 90.7 16.2 n/a
1991 2008 114.0 17.6 n/a
1992 2016 116.1 17.3 n/a
1993 1114 72.0 15.5 n/a
1994 1179 149.9 n/a n/a
1995 1264 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1264 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1340 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1378 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1467 99.0 14.8 0
2000 1545 n/a 0.0 0
2001 1623 107.3 15.1 n/a
2002 1760 134.0 13.1 n/a
2003 1760 134.0 13.1 n/a
2004 1546 106.0 14.6 5.4
2005 1532 105.0 14.6 n/a
2006 1596 115.0 13.9 n/a
2007 1663 118.1 14.1 n/a
2008 1677 86.3 19.4 0
2009 1672 89.7 18.6 0
2010 1640 81.9 20.0 n/a
2011 1631 74.8 21.7 0
2012 1572 105.9 14.8 n/a
2013 1562 104.3 14.9 n/a
2014 1585 98.3 16.1 0
2015 1578 95.0 16.6 0
2016 1571 94.0 16.7 n/a
2017 1513 103.4 14.6 n/a
2018 1507 105.4 14.2 17
2019 1478 100.8 14.6 19.6
2020 1420 98.4 14.4 19.8
2021 1374 59.1 23.2 n/a
2022 1339 78.0 17.1 21
2023 1354 96.7 13.9 27.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mechanicsville High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1536 92.1 16.6 n/a
1990 1470 90.7 16.2 n/a
1991 2008 114.0 17.6 n/a
1992 2016 116.1 17.3 n/a
1993 1114 72.0 15.5 n/a
1994 1179 149.9 n/a n/a
1995 1264 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1264 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1340 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1378 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1467 99.0 14.8 0
2000 1545 n/a 0.0 0
2001 1623 107.3 15.1 n/a
2002 1760 134.0 13.1 n/a
2003 1760 134.0 13.1 n/a
2004 1546 106.0 14.6 5.4
2005 1532 105.0 14.6 n/a
2006 1596 115.0 13.9 n/a
2007 1663 118.1 14.1 n/a
2008 1677 86.3 19.4 0
2009 1672 89.7 18.6 0
2010 1640 81.9 20.0 n/a
2011 1631 74.8 21.7 0
2012 1572 105.9 14.8 n/a
2013 1562 104.3 14.9 n/a
2014 1585 98.3 16.1 0
2015 1578 95.0 16.6 0
2016 1571 94.0 16.7 n/a
2017 1513 103.4 14.6 n/a
2018 1507 105.4 14.2 17
2019 1478 100.8 14.6 19.6
2020 1420 98.4 14.4 19.8
2021 1374 59.1 23.2 n/a
2022 1339 78.0 17.1 21
2023 1354 96.7 13.9 27.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mechanicsville High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $7,336 (100.0%) $7,336
2020 $00 (0.0%) $7,796 (100.0%) $7,796
2021 $245 (2.9%) $8,215 (97.1%) $8,460

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 125th of 327 High schoolsRanks 133rd of 326 High schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Geometry (Mechanicsville High)8781
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Hanover County Public Schools)8886
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Mechanicsville High)7773
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Hanover County Public Schools)8986
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Mechanicsville High)8992
 3%
   End of Course Algebra II (Hanover County Public Schools)9395
 2%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Mechanicsville High)8680
 6%
   End of Course Chemistry (Hanover County Public Schools)8983
 6%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Mechanicsville High)9067
 23%
   End of Course Biology (Hanover County Public Schools)9075
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Mechanicsville High)8075
 5%
   End of Course Earth Science (Hanover County Public Schools)8072
 8%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Mechanicsville High)8789
 2%
   End of Course English Reading (Hanover County Public Schools)8791
 4%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (Mechanicsville High)8682
 4%
   End of Course Geography (Hanover County Public Schools)8272
 10%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course VA and US History (Mechanicsville High)7827
 51%
   End of Course VA and US History (Hanover County Public Schools)7842
 36%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Mechanicsville High)7979
   End of Course World History I (Hanover County Public Schools)8078
 2%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Mechanicsville High)8166
 15%
   End of Course World History II (Hanover County Public Schools)8169
 12%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14781354
 8.4%
African American144123
 14.6%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian3131
Hispanic6779
 17.9%
Pacific Islander02
White11791040
 11.8%
Two or More Races5575
 36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.6%27.5%
 7.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mechanicsville High

Mechanicsville High ranks 133rd of 326 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,354 students attended Mechanicsville High.

Mechanicsville High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Battlefield Park Elementary
Elementary : Cold Harbor Elementary
Elementary : Laurel Meadow Elementary
Middle : Bell Creek Middle

Students at Mechanicsville High are 77% White, 9% African American, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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