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MECHANICSVILLE HIGH

7052 Mechanicsville Pike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111Hanover County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,354
Students
Total enrolled
94%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 9% vs nat'l
$13,555
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 6% vs nat'l
14.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 9% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,354 students in grades 09–12 in Mechanicsville, Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,555 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

MECHANICSVILLE HIGH is a very large high in Mechanicsville, Virginia, serving grades 09–12 with 1,354 students. The district invests $13,555 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 14.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 28% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 94% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at MECHANICSVILLE HIGH

1,354
Total Students
14.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
28%
Free Lunch
97
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution708 male · 646 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility28%
National avg 52% · 373 students
Student Composition
77%
9%
Asian2%
White77%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black9%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510183000772

Academic Outcomes at MECHANICSVILLE HIGH

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
94
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
94%
State avg
87%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 71th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 23111

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,555Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,555
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,964
Student Support$2,576
Administration$1,627
Operations$2,033
Other$1,356
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,555 spent per student, an estimated $6,005 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
45%
State government
43.0%
Local (property tax)
45.1%
Federal programs
11.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 94% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • 14.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Cool Spring ElementaryKersey Creek ElementaryMechanicsville ElementaryRural Point Elementary
+11 more
↓
Middle
CHICKAHOMINY MIDDLEOAK KNOLL MIDDLEBELL CREEK MIDDLELIBERTY MIDDLE
↓
High School
ATLEE HIGHHANOVER HIGHPATRICK HENRY HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyHanover County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHanover County Public Schools →
Phone: (804)723-2200
NCES ID: 510183000772
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Mechanicsville seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
PATRICK HENRY HIGH
1,323 students · 09–12
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Mid
CHICKAHOMINY MIDDLE
1,131 students · 06–08
● 54 opp18% FRL
Mid
OAK KNOLL MIDDLE
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Mid
BELL CREEK MIDDLE
934 students · 06–08
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Mid
LIBERTY MIDDLE
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● 42 opp39% FRL
Elem
Cool Spring Elementary
778 students · PK–05
● 54 opp11% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
7052 Mechanicsville Pike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.