Essex High, VA
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 8–Grade 12Virtual
833 High School Circle, Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-4301
How Essex High Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score90
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Essex High
523Students
100%Low-Income Students
47Teachers
11 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 53% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 8 | 20% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 9 | 20% | 20% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 22% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 19% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 18% | 19% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 6% | 4% |
| Black | 49% | 21% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 36% | 55% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 12% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Other | 8% | 6% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Essex High
-Math Proficiency
67%Reading Proficiency
67%Average Proficiency
97%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 72% | 81% | 50% |
| Male | 67% | 76% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 8 | 62% | 76% | 45% |
| High School | 77% | 88% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 67% | 67% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 67% | 84% | 54% |
| Other | 80% | 68% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-Income | 62% | 69% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 30% | 50% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Essex High
92%Overall Rate
87%Low-Income
-Limited English
70%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 92% | 79% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 90% | 88% | 79% |
| Other | 50% | 68% | 60% |
Location Map
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Colleges near Essex High, VA
St Margaret's School
1 miles, E
Tappahannock Junior Academy
2 miles, S
Aylett Country Day School
9 miles, SW
Monroe Bay Christian Academy
21 miles, N