Summary
Westmoreland High is a public high school located in Montross, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 494 students. The school is part of the Westmoreland County Public Schools district, which is ranked 79 out of 129 districts in Virginia and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Westmoreland High has consistently performed above the state average in several subject areas, including Geometry, Algebra I, Biology, and Earth Science. The school's performance in SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is generally strong, with many grade levels and subject areas exceeding the state and district averages. However, the school struggles in certain areas, such as VA and US History, where its performance is significantly below the state average. Westmoreland High has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 90.9% to 92.8% over the past few years, which is comparable to or slightly higher than the nearby schools like Colonial Beach High, Essex High, and Rappahannock High. The school's dropout rate has fluctuated, ranging from 1.7% to 5.3%, which is generally higher than the nearby schools.
Westmoreland High has experienced varying levels of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 13.0% to 24.1% over the past few years, which is generally higher than the nearby schools. The school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 98.99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. Despite these challenges, Westmoreland High performs relatively well in comparison to other Virginia high schools with similar demographic characteristics, particularly for its male and African American student subgroups. By addressing the school's socioeconomic factors and chronic absenteeism, and by learning from the experiences of nearby schools, Westmoreland High can work towards enhancing its overall educational outcomes and providing a more equitable and enriching learning environment for its students.
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