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Warwick High School 

51 Copeland Lane, Newport News, Virginia | (757) 591-4700

(757) 591-4700

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#7,319 in National Rankings

Overall Score 58.54/100

quick stats

Grades

9-12

Grades 9-12 Enrollment

1,645

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

Overview of Warwick High School

Warwick High School is ranked 148th within Virginia. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Warwick High School is 50%. The total minority enrollment is 77%, and 86% of students are economically disadvantaged. Warwick High School is 1 of 6 high schools in the Newport News City Public Schools.

Warwick High School 2024 Rankings

Warwick High School is ranked #7,319 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.

58.54

SCORECARD

  • Took at Least One AP® Exam

    50%
  • Passed at Least One AP® Exam

    19%
  • Mathematics Proficiency

    62%
  • Reading Proficiency

    81%
  • Science Proficiency

    55%
  • Graduation Rate

    91%

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Ranking Factors

How Warwick High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 320 schools ranked in Virginia.

College Readiness Index Rank

#3,586

National

#80

State

College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank

#4,109

National

#103

State

State Assessment Proficiency Rank

#15,421

National

#280

State

State Assessment Performance Rank

#10,674

National

#194

State

Graduation Rate Rank

#9,801 (tie)

National

#139

State

Ranking Factors

National

State

College Readiness Index Rank

#3,586

#80

College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank

#4,109

#103

State Assessment Proficiency Rank

#15,421

#280

State Assessment Performance Rank

#10,674

#194

Graduation Rate Rank

#9,801 (tie)

#139

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Students/Teachers at Warwick High School

These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.

Grades 9-12 Enrollment

1,645

Student Enrollment by Grade:

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Student Diversity:

76.6%

Minority Enrollment

76.6%

Minority Enrollment

53.1%

Black

23.4%

White

15.6%

Hispanic

5.4%

Two or More Races

1.8%

Asian

0.4%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander


Gender Distribution:

Female51%
Male49%

Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)

86%

Free Lunch Program (% of total)

86%

Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)

0%

Full-Time Equivalent Teachers

112

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Test Scores at Warwick High School

U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).

College Readiness Index

31.0/100

Subject Proficiency:

Virginia administered the Standards of Learning to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.

62

71

80

81

79

90

55

55

70

Mathematics

Reading

Science

School
District
State

Subject Proficiency Distribution:

Math

Reading

Level 2
Level 3
Level 4

Overall Student Performance

This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.

Percentile Score on Standards of Learning

12.5%

Standards of Learning Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations

Somewhat Below Expectations

Underserved Student Performance

This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.

Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient

59.3%

Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient

76.7%

Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students

-9.6%

College-Ready Student Performance

High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.

National Percentile on College-level Exams

80.8%

Exam(s) Used for Index

AP® and IB

Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance

Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.

Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam

50%

Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam

19%

Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam

38%

Exam Pass Rate

24%

International Baccalaureate (IB) Student Performance

Students can receive college credit for successful completion of IB certificate exams. This information displays how the school's students participated and performed on IB exams if data were available. (N/A means no students participated.)

Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam

11%

Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam

11%

Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam

100%

Exam Pass Rate

66%

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School Data

School profile information is based on government data.

Graduation Rate

91% (around state median)

Grades Served

9-12

Setting

Mid-size City

Charter School

No

Magnet School

No

Eligible for 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

6

Total Students

8,064

College Readiness (district average)

21.8

Proficient in Reading (district average)

79%

Proficient in Mathematics (district average)

71%

Proficient in Science (district average)

55%

Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)

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School Location

Warwick High School

51 Copeland Lane

Newport News, Virginia 23601

#7,319 in National Rankings

#148 in Virginia High Schools

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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.

AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.

International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.

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