West Point High School

West Point High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
2700 Mattaponi Ave,  West Point, VA
West Point Public Schools
3.9
5.0
451 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jonathan Hochman
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
560
Verbal
610
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
24
Reading
25
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
234:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%
White
70.5%
Black
10.7%
Two or more races
9.8%
Hispanic
5.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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.
James Madison University 80 Students
University of Virginia 60 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 54 Students
Virginia Tech 44 Students
William & Mary 41 Students
Christopher Newport University 35 Students
George Mason University 34 Students
Old Dominion University 33 Students
University of Mary Washington 23 Students
Longwood University 22 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 20 Students
Psychology 17 Students
Nursing 17 Students
Business 15 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 9 Students
Engineering 9 Students
Criminology 9 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 9 Students
Physical Therapy 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 50 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/28/2025
My best part of high school was definitely when I was able to play sports as a multi sport athlete I was always busy and I've loved sports all of my life and it allowed me to express my self. My worst part was the coaching staff; the staff never made me feel as if I was prepared enough for college level sports and never gave off the impression that they were actually out there for my and my teammates.
4.0 Junior
3/26/2023
West Point is a school that cares about academics. They'll do whatever it takes for a student to succeed. This being said, I feel as if better protocol can be taken when it comes to dealing with bullying. I say this because people defending themselves can, and most times will, get in as much trouble as the person who started it in the first place.
4.0 Sophomore
2/7/2023
It's a smaller school, with some rather kind staff, and a good all-around school. Sadly because it is a smaller school it can't offer as much as they would like so it doesn't have a ton of things to offer, particularly in the field of computers. However, the staff will help you reach for your dreams if you are a good student.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 student
12/2/2015
As a current student of West Point High, I can describe it with one word: excellent. Excellent academics, arts, extracurriculars, staff, and athletics. The town is responsive to the school's needs, so if we have a project we want to do, we can ask the town for support. We have the opportunity to lea...

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West Point High School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in West Point, VA, in the West Point neighborhood, and is served by the West Point Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 451 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% are proficient in reading. West Point High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.67, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $327,167. Discover additional schools in the area, like Williamsburg Christian Academy, COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, West Point Middle School, and more. Learn more about what West Point has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Point High School.

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