Cosby High School

Cosby High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
14300 Fox Club Pky,  Midlothian, VA
Chesterfield County Public Schools
3.9
4.0
2,330 Students
A
Niche Grade
Students in Woodlake are fortunate to attend Cosby High School, it's the newest secondary school in the Chesterfield County. The state-of-the-art building is the home of the Titans and two thousand students. It's part of the high ranking Chesterfield County School System. Cosby students have a variety of paths to take along their academic journey, choices include advanced placement, International Baccalaureate courses, and vocational programs. The school students are nominated to join the National Honors Society and Science National Honors Society. Cosby High School hosts the district's Health Science Specialty Center; it focuses on careers in the healthcare industry; it also partners with local hospitals. An SAT Academy provides free classes for students studying to take college entrance exams. Students have numerous clubs and activities to choose from, popular extracurriculars include theater, musical ensembles, yearbook, robotics, and Titans celebrated Commonwealth of Virginia Honor Band. One of the highlights at the new school is the sports compound that spans the campus. Titan fans fill the seats at the football stadium, baseball and softball, diamonds, lacrosse and soccer fields. The tennis center is separate from the ball fields and boasts several courts. No corners were cut for fans coming to cheer on the Titans; there’s locker rooms, concession stands and loads of parking.

School Details

Head of School
Ben Snyder
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
70%
Reading Proficiency
92%
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Reading Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
70%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
154
Full Time Teachers
154
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
590
Verbal
610
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
82.6%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
302:1

Student Diversity

Female
54%
Male
46%
White
66.7%
Black
15.2%
Hispanic
8.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.1%
Two or more races
4.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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.
James Madison University 758 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 704 Students
Virginia Tech 606 Students
University of Virginia 550 Students
William & Mary 307 Students
George Mason University 306 Students
Longwood University 286 Students
Old Dominion University 266 Students
Christopher Newport University 263 Students
University of Richmond 239 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 237 Students
Business 229 Students
Psychology 200 Students
Nursing 172 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 122 Students
Computer Science 108 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 79 Students
Engineering 76 Students
Political Science and Government 74 Students
Chemistry 72 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 539 Reviews
4.0 Junior
2/12/2025
My experience at Cosby High School has been great. Over the last three years I've met a ton of new people through classes, sports, clubs, and breaks between periods like lunch. One thing I wish to be better is the enforcing of punishments. At Cosby, the punishment is greater if you are caught with your phone in your pocket during class or lunch, than it is if you are caught vaping in the bathroom. This is easily the worst part of Cosby High School, but besides that, the school is mostly a great place to get an education and get prepared for your next steps in life.
5.0 Senior
11/30/2024
I have attended Cosby High School for all 4 years and have found support and readiness in everything I complete. I have found community involvement opportunities to be one of the best parts of my experience. Overcrowding and number of students has been one of the worst parts of my experience. I would like to see change in more of a personal experience and creating connections with students and classes from staff.
4.0 Senior
7/7/2024
I would say I have had a pleasant experience with Cosby. There have been several issues with admin abusing boundaries. However, I would say that Cosby is one of the most academically gifted schools in the greater Richmond area.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 17 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/9/2024
We moved to this area last year, and we are incredibly happy to be part of this school district. We couldn’t be more pleased with our decision to join this wonderful High School.
5.0 parent
12/2/2017
New to the area. We just moved in and have been warmly welcomed. The kids are studious, and the area seems academically minded. High School homework load is about 1 hour to 2 a day. The only complaint I have heard is that the cafeteria food could use improvement... perhaps a sub sandwich bar could b...
1.0 other
10/15/2017
Unacceptable, they sit 3 to a seat on the buses which conflicts with the safety guidelines set by the bus manufacture. Half the teachers don't want to put in the work to fix their mistakes. As in example, the teacher posts the wrong grade in their grade book. Upon the student asking for it to be cor...
5.0 student
9/7/2017
its a good school with caring teachers and staff. I attend in the specialty center and the work environment is good but you have to want to succeed if not you will preform poorly and find many things difficult in the school.

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Cosby High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Midlothian, VA, in the Woodlake neighborhood, and is served by the Chesterfield County Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 2,330 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 70% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 92% are proficient in reading. Cosby High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.67, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $563,993. Discover additional schools in the area, like Millwood School, Woolridge Elementary School, Clover Hill Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Midlothian has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cosby High School.

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