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Denbigh High School vs. Menchville High School

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School Overview

School
Denbigh High School
259 Denbigh Blvd
Newport News, VA 23608
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Menchville High School
275 Menchville Rd
Newport News, VA 23602
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,257 students in grades 9-12, Denbigh High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,759 students in grades 9-12, Menchville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,257 students
1,759 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Denbigh High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Menchville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Denbigh High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Menchville High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
106 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Denbigh High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Menchville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Denbigh High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newport News City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Menchville High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newport News City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1427 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#1150 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Denbigh High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Menchville High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Denbigh High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newport News City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Menchville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newport News City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
79%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Denbigh High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newport News City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Menchville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newport News City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
42%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
85%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
91%
(Top 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Denbigh High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Newport News City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Menchville High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Newport News City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Denbigh High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Menchville High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
355
489
Grade 10 Students
363
487
Grade 11 Students
315
408
Grade 12 Students
224
375

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Denbigh High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newport News City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Menchville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newport News City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Denbigh High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newport News City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Menchville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newport News City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
48%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Denbigh High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newport News City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Menchville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newport News City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
19%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Denbigh High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newport News City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Menchville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newport News City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Denbigh High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newport News City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Menchville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newport News City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.68
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Denbigh High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newport News City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Menchville High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newport News City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
94%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Denbigh High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newport News City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Menchville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newport News City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(20-21 School Year Data)
5%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Denbigh High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newport News City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Menchville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newport News City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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