D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Petersburg High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 3101 Johnson Road, Petersburg, VA 23805
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 57% · Math 59% proficient · 3rd percentile in Virginia
Graduation
C
81% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

38
Repit Score
out of 100
1,171
Students
enrolled
15.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%3/100reading 2nd percentile, math 3rd percentile among Virginia high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%36/10081% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 88% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −36 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (−20 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency59% (−22 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate81% (−7 pts vs. state avg 88%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black57%59%reading -19 pts, math -16 pts7th percentile (list)
Hispanic—70%math -6 pts18th percentile (list)
Low-income52%55%reading -22 pts, math -20 pts2nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3101 Johnson Road
City Petersburg
ZIP Code 23805
District 5102910
NCES School ID 510291001198
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 23805

Understanding the community around Petersburg High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $63,501
Per Capita Income $34,376
Poverty Rate 6.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%
High School or Higher 90.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $197,000
Median Rent $1,166
Owner-Occupied 57.6%
Renter-Occupied 42.4%
View full data for ZIP 23805 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Petersburg High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.0%
Female 50.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 82.5%
Hispanic/Latino 11.1%
White 3.9%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More Races 1.0%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,171
Teachers (FTE) 77.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Petersburg High?
Petersburg High has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Petersburg High?
Petersburg High has 1,171 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1.
What grades does Petersburg High serve?
Petersburg High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Petersburg High receive per student?
Petersburg High receives $15,929 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Petersburg High in 23805 ▼
Avg Home Value
$270,559
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,405
1-Year Change
+6.5%
% Renters
42.4%

Other Schools in 23805

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026