Bluestone High School

Bluestone High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6825 Skipwith Rd,  Skipwith, VA
Mecklenburg County Public Schools
3.3
2.7
509 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Kristy Somerville
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
17
Math Proficiency
74%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
74%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
510
Verbal
540
Average ACT
17
Math
17
English
19
Reading
19
Science
16
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Teachers with 3+ Years of Experience
79.2%
Average Teacher Salary
$52,606
Students Per Counselor
257:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
White
49.1%
Black
43.6%
Two or more races
3.3%
Hispanic
3.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Old Dominion University 70 Students
Longwood University 67 Students
James Madison University 62 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 55 Students
University of Virginia 47 Students
Virginia State University 38 Students
Radford University 38 Students
Southside Virginia Community College 31 Students
George Mason University 29 Students
Norfolk State University 29 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 32 Students
Psychology 28 Students
Business 19 Students
Athletic Training 12 Students
Computer Science 11 Students
Physical Therapy 11 Students
Biology 8 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 7 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 7 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 74 Reviews
4.0 Alum
4/27/2020
My experience overall was very pleasant. I had some very nice teachers who I really learned a lot from. I also enjoyed all the sports teams I played on. However, the facilities that the school provides are not the best.
3.0 Senior
7/10/2019
Bluestone High School wasn't the best. My experiences there were decent but the students didn't have respect. I feel bad for the janitors. My favorite part about Bluestone was definitely playing on the sports teams, even though it was a fight to get new jerseys after 10 years. But I wouldn't trade the experiences or my friends for the world. My friends and I went through something I would never wish on anyone. But, it brought us closer and for that I am grateful.
3.0 Alum
1/21/2019
Bluestone has a program through the local community college that is excellent and awards students an associates degree while in high school.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/17/2011
I find that the school could possibly give more assistance with helping the parents and students with choosing the right classes early in their high school education . These choices affect the students ability to gain college acceptance. Also The school could provide more guidance with all aspects o...
1.0 student
5/6/2009
2.0 parent
9/28/2007

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