Oscar F. Smith High School vs. Indian River High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 2,264 students in grades 9-12, Oscar F. Smith High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (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 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 1,634 students in grades 9-12, Indian River High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (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 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,264 students
1,634 students
Total Classroom Teachers
178 teachers
132 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#561 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#595 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
73%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
63%
Graduation Rate
81%
82%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
606
434
Grade 10 Students
588
409
Grade 11 Students
553
391
Grade 12 Students
517
400
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
18%
13%
% Black
54%
50%
% White
17%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
11%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%