Spotswood High School

Spotswood High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
368 Blazer Dr,  Penn Laird, VA
Rockingham County Public Schools
3.6
2.6
947 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Robert A. Dansey
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
81%
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Reading Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
610
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
75%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
313:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
White
61.4%
Hispanic
25.4%
Two or more races
4.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.4%
Black
3.9%
Native American
<1%
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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.
James Madison University 279 Students
University of Virginia 175 Students
Virginia Tech 170 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 97 Students
Blue Ridge Community College - Virginia 92 Students
George Mason University 90 Students
Bridgewater College 84 Students
William & Mary 81 Students
Christopher Newport University 62 Students
Eastern Mennonite University 54 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 71 Students
Business 65 Students
Psychology 52 Students
Nursing 40 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 37 Students
Computer Science 37 Students
Marketing 30 Students
Political Science and Government 29 Students
Pre-Law Studies 29 Students
Chemistry 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 130 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/27/2024
Throughout my time at Spotswood High School, I have been exposed to numerous elements of the school. For example, I participated in its honor societies and clubs, yet also played football for the school. In these various experiences of mine in relation to the school, I have found that there are support systems in every part of the building's operation who want to see students succeed.
4.0 Senior
9/9/2023
Spotswood is a good high school. It is over crowded at the moment. I love the people there. I also love the principle at Spotswood. He is a great one. He cares about each and every one of us. He tries to make sure we are all the same and taken care of. I also love some of the teachers there. They help whenever you are struggling. All you have to do is actually communicate. The students are good once you find your people. There is a great student body and interaction with each other but you have to participate. There are also a lot of events we can participate in.
4.0 Alum
11/21/2021
Spotswood High school was a very good school with a lot of teachers who were willing to go above and beyond for the students. They had a lot of resources in order to do well in your classes. The athletic teams were pretty good compared to the other teams around the county. I had no issues with anyone during my time there. When I was a senior there, I was happy to have spent my four years of high school there.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/24/2025
Spotswood has been a wonderful experience for our family and most importantly - our child. Academically - he has been challenged and has enjoyed learning. Student life has been very enjoyable and the athletic programs are outstanding. The Faculty is helpful and very supportive.
1.0 parent
1/19/2020
I have nothing good to say about this school. I have spent thousands on therapy for my child. I have finally had a transfer to another school across the county approved because the principals at this school will do nothing to stop the daily harassment and bullying of my child.
2.0 parent
9/22/2018
Horrible..They almost cost my child his diploma by not giving him English 12. It took almost a month into the school year to get it fixed.
3.0 parent
10/7/2013
Teachers are wonderful, but the student life is not one in which I'd want my children around. There are better options in Rockingham County, such as Broadway High School or even Turner Ashby High. I would not recommend Spotswood High.

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