Summary:
Zip code 23416 in Virginia contains exactly one high school: Arcadia High, serving grades 9–12 with 688 students in Oak Hall, VA. The school is part of Accomack County Public Schools, a district ranked 69 out of 131 in Virginia. With an extremely high free/reduced lunch rate of 98.11%, Arcadia operates under significant economic disadvantage, yet it demonstrates several encouraging academic trends.
Arcadia High has shown notable improvement in its state ranking, rising from the 22nd percentile in 2024–2025 to the 34th percentile in 2025–2026. The school's graduation rate is 88.2%, slightly below the state average of 92.3%, but its dropout rate of 3.0% is well below the state's 5.0%. Chronic absenteeism is a standout strength at just 6.6%, less than half the Virginia state average of 14.8%. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1 and spends approximately $8,083 per student.
Academically, Arcadia High shows a clear STEM-strong profile. The school achieved 100% proficiency in Geometry SOL in both reported years, and Earth Science proficiency reached 97.14% in 2024–2025, far exceeding the state average. Tenth-grade Geography proficiency of 84.62% topped the state by nearly 29 points. Algebra I results are competitive with state averages. However, English Reading (83.44%) and Writing (70.39%) proficiency lag the state by roughly 5 and 9.5 points respectively. The most significant concern is VA/U.S. History proficiency, which fell to just 9.52% in 2024–2025. Biology results vary by grade cohort, suggesting inconsistent preparation rather than a schoolwide weakness. Overall, Arcadia demonstrates resilience and strong math/science performance despite its high-poverty profile, though literacy and history instruction warrant targeted improvement.
Thank you for your feedback!