2013 Academic Indicators
- National Rank
- Bronze
- College Readiness Index
- 12.3
- Math Proficiency
- 3.1
- Reading Proficiency
- 3.5
- Student/Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- 09–12 Grades
- 484 Students
- 22 Teachers
James River High
9906 SPRINGWOOD RD
BUCHANAN, VA 24066
Phone: (540) 254-1121
District: Botetourt County Public Schools
Overview
At James River High, students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at James River High is 13 percent. The student body makeup is 52 percent male and 48 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 3 percent. James River High is 1 of 2 high schools in the Botetourt County Public Schools.
Rankings / Awards
This details how this school compares to others based on U.S. News ranking criteria.
| Medal Awarded | Bronze |
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Students / Teachers
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
| Total Enrollment | 484 |
| Total Minority Enrollment (% of total) | 3% |
| Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total) | 20% |
| Full-Time Teachers | 22 |
Test Scores
U.S. News calculates these values based on student performance on state exit exams and internationally available exams on college-level course work (AP®/IB exams).
| Proficient in Reading | 97% |
| Proficient in Math | 95% |
| College Readiness Index | 12.3 |
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
| Grades Served | 09 – 12 |
| Setting | Distant Rural |
| Charter School | No |
| Magnet School | No |
| Receives Title I Funding | No |
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
| Total Schools | 2 |
| Total Students | 1,583 |
| Proficient in Reading (district average) | 97% |
| Proficient in Math (district average) | 94% |
| College Readiness (district average) | 15.4 |
Data is based on the 2010-2011 school year.
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International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.















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