Summary:
The 23085 zip code is home to a single high school, Central High, which serves grades 7-12 and has 271 students enrolled. Central High has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 198 out of 328 Virginia high schools in 2024-2025 to 298 out of 329 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on SOL tests varies across different subjects and grade levels, with strengths in some areas and weaknesses in others.
Central High has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 103.69% in 2023-2024, and its per-student spending for the 2020-2021 school year was $12,849, which is above the state average. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.8 to 1 in 2023-2024. However, the school's four-year graduation rate for the 2023-2024 school year was 92.8%, slightly above the state average, while its dropout rate for the same year was 4.5%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, Central High had a chronic absenteeism rate of 15.7% in 2023-2024, which is a concern.
Overall, the data for Central High reveals a complex picture, with both strengths and areas for improvement. By closely examining the key metrics and identifying the school's unique challenges, King and Queen County Public Schools can develop more effective strategies to support the success of this school and its students.
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