Mathews High School

Mathews High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
9889 Buckley Hall Rd,  Mathews, VA
Mathews County Public Schools
3.4
3.3
293 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Albert C. Green Jr.
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
570
Verbal
600
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
25
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
12.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
144:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.9%
Male
47.1%
White
83.9%
Black
6.5%
Hispanic
6.1%
Two or more races
3.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 45 Students
James Madison University 44 Students
University of Virginia 36 Students
William & Mary 33 Students
Virginia Tech 31 Students
Rappahannock Community College 31 Students
Old Dominion University 28 Students
Longwood University 28 Students
Christopher Newport University 27 Students
George Mason University 24 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 18 Students
Biology 17 Students
Business 15 Students
Psychology 11 Students
Education 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Criminology 7 Students
Environmental Science 7 Students
Architecture 7 Students
Mathematics 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 44 Reviews
2.0 Senior
4/10/2025
Mathews High School offers a supportive environment with dedicated teachers and diverse extracurricular activities. The focus on academic excellence and personal growth prepares students well for future challenges.
1.0 Parent
3/6/2025
The Confederate Flags that are allowed to harass and Intimidate the Students are alarming. Farmer's Septic Service should be ashamed for the White Supremacy Mindset that they are promoting with the Confederate Flags.
3.0 Senior
1/6/2025
Mathews High School has some very good opportunities for college preparation. They have been making efforts to provide more clubs and activities. There could be more effort towards certain issues though.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 3 Reviews
1.0 student
10/15/2022
This school has many helpful and loving teachers, but has an abundant amount of bullying. As an African American, I’m sure I speak for the majority of us when I say this school system isn’t very diverse. I’ve personally been made fun of by not just students, but also teachers for my hair texture. Ot...
5.0 parent
4/16/2021
I love this school! Everyone is super nice, teachers actually care about there students succeding. This school is great! 5/5 good job
4.0 student
11/16/2012
I am an average 10th grade girl at MHS, and let me just say this place is the best of the best. The classes are well divided, the teachers are great, and student life is always fun. We have a great marching band and so many good people who support this school because they probably went here too. If...

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Mathews High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Mathews, VA, in the Mathews neighborhood, and is served by the Mathews County Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 293 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Mathews High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $450,511. Discover additional schools in the area, like Thomas Hunter Middle School, Mathews Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Mathews has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mathews High School.

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