Massaponax High School

Massaponax High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
8201 Patriot Hwy,  Fredericksburg, VA
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
3.5
2.4
1,702 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Joseph A. Pisani
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
84%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
83%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
C-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
84%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
128
Full Time Teachers
128
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
560
Verbal
590
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
26
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
57.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
285:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
38.6%
Black
27.9%
Hispanic
22.5%
Two or more races
7.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Virginia Commonwealth University 382 Students
James Madison University 298 Students
George Mason University 275 Students
University of Virginia 273 Students
University of Mary Washington 224 Students
Virginia Tech 213 Students
Old Dominion University 188 Students
Germanna Community College 166 Students
William & Mary 160 Students
Christopher Newport University 124 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 113 Students
Psychology 110 Students
Nursing 86 Students
Computer Science 80 Students
Biology 73 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 66 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 38 Students
Political Science and Government 37 Students
Physical Therapy 37 Students
Engineering 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 300 Reviews
5.0 Alum
8/3/2023
My four years at Massaponax High School were some of the best years of my life. I was able to form amazing relationships with my peers, teachers, and coaches. Massaponax provided me with the right resources to excel academically and athletically, and in other areas as well. A few of my favorite experiences were competing at competitions with DECA, being involved in YoungLife, and spending study hall in the library with friends or in the animal care room with furry friends.
4.0 Junior
1/21/2023
I am a student at Massaponax High and it's my third year. I honestly like my school because there are not a lot of fights or bullying. The teachers and Administration are great. One thing I'll change about this school is their food portions.
4.0 Alum
7/11/2022
Massaponax needs a lot of work to get up to par with other school municipalities. This would start with the board and superintendent right down to admins, facilities, cafeteria and transportation.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.4 15 Reviews
2.0 other
7/27/2025
When I was here at this school they locked up all the bathrooms upstairs and downstairs and there’s only 1 restroom available and it’s random every hour and makes me late to class because of these bathroom passes I know it’s to see where people are but atleast tell people we’re the bathrooms are ope...
5.0 parent
3/7/2024
My children thrived at this school. Honor classes, National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Student Council, FHA, Football, etc.
1.0 student
11/16/2022
As a senior who currently goes to this school, this is one of the worst public schools I have attended. Some of the teaching staff don't care about the students and they are s rude for no reason. The overall environment in the school is terrible. Students have zero respect and common sense. They blo...
1.0 parent
10/4/2022
Can I give a one? This school is AWFUL. The teachers don’t care about the students for the most part, maybe here and there you will have a great teacher but that’s not enough for four years of multiple classes. The special ed department is great except the teachers aren’t on board with the IEP proto...

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Massaponax High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Fredericksburg, VA and is served by the Spotsylvania County Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,702 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 84% are proficient in reading. Massaponax High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 83%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $447,398. Discover additional schools in the area, like Gates Alternative High School Prgm., Thornburg Middle School, PINE VIEW, and more. Learn more about what Fredericksburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Massaponax High School.

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