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Petersburg High School vs. Appomattox Regional Governor's School

Should you attend Petersburg High School or Appomattox Regional Governor's 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.
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School Overview

School
Petersburg High School
3101 Johnson Road
Petersburg, VA 23805
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Appomattox Regional Governor's School
512 W Washington St
Petersburg, VA 23803
Overview
Serving 1,171 students in grades 9-12, Petersburg High School ranks in the bottom 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 70-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
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Grades Offered
9-12
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Total Students
1,171 students
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This chart illustrates the total number of students at Petersburg High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
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% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Petersburg High School.
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Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
19 teachers
(06-07 School Year Data)
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Petersburg 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 Appomattox Regional Governor's School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2006-07 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Petersburg High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Petersburg 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.
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Test Scores

#951 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Petersburg High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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70-79%
(Top 50% in VA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Petersburg High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Petersburg City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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60-64%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Petersburg High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Petersburg City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
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25-29%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
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86%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Petersburg High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Petersburg City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Petersburg High School by grade.
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Grade 9 Students
358
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Grade 10 Students
305
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Grade 11 Students
293
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Grade 12 Students
215
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Petersburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Petersburg 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
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Petersburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Petersburg 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
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Petersburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Petersburg 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
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Petersburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Petersburg 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
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% Two or more races
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Petersburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Petersburg City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.30
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This chart showcases the diversity score of Petersburg High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Petersburg City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
96%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Petersburg High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Petersburg City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(13-14 School Year Data)
5%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Petersburg High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Petersburg City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
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