Warhill High School

Warhill High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4615 Opportunity Way,  Williamsburg, VA
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
3.6
4.0
1,277 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dan Fields
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
82%
Reading Proficiency
88%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
88%
Math Proficiency
82%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
81
Full Time Teachers
81
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
26
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
96.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
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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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
270:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
White
52.7%
Black
21.1%
Hispanic
11.7%
Two or more races
10.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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 285 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 284 Students
University of Virginia 246 Students
Virginia Tech 225 Students
George Mason University 178 Students
William & Mary 168 Students
Old Dominion University 153 Students
Christopher Newport University 141 Students
Longwood University 98 Students
Virginia Peninsula Community College 94 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 107 Students
Psychology 97 Students
Business 76 Students
Nursing 67 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 52 Students
Political Science and Government 45 Students
Chemistry 37 Students
Computer Science 35 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 29 Students
Pre-Law Studies 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 205 Reviews
3.0 Junior
10/2/2025
This is my first year attending Warhill High School as I just moved from Newport News. The school is nice but I wish they had an archery club and/or odyssey of the mind club. The teachers are nice and seem to have my best interest in mind.
4.0 Junior
11/30/2024
The best thing I have experienced is my Ap Physics 1 class. This class is really fun and interesting. This can be seen when the class works on labs which prepare us for our exams. The worst thing about school. The food is good but lacks variety.
3.0 Junior
11/24/2024
Warhill is a high school that ensures its students are well prepared for whatever they are hoping to accomplish after their four years of high school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/31/2023
This school continues to disappoint me when it comes to caring about the students. They try so hard to avoid certain things that they lose the whole point of kids going to school. They treat students as if this is a prison and you are not to do anything you find enjoyable. Toddlers as administrators...
2.0 parent
11/20/2019
They doNot return phone calls on any level at all.
5.0 other
8/14/2018
Great in teaching and the school has a great approach to the home work
5.0 parent
4/1/2016
My family and I recently moved here from North Carolina, and the quality of the school and the teachers is outstanding! We were so surprised that so many teachers have advanced degrees, and are truly excited about teaching. The facilities are beautiful! The staff is respectful to parents. It's just...

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Warhill High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Williamsburg, VA and is served by the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,277 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 82% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 88% are proficient in reading. Warhill High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 26. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lafayette High School, Lois Hornsby Middle School, Williamsburg Montessori School, and more. Learn more about what Williamsburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Warhill High School.

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