Bassett High School vs. Magna Vista High School
Should you attend Bassett High School or Magna Vista High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bassett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Magna Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,098 students in grades 9-12, Bassett High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,147 students in grades 9-12, Magna Vista High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,098 students
1,147 students
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
89 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#202 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#245 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
85-89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
80%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
61%
Graduation Rate
76%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
322
318
Grade 10 Students
299
299
Grade 11 Students
227
259
Grade 12 Students
250
271
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
21%
14%
% Black
17%
30%
% White
53%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
98%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%