Woodside High School (Virginia)
| Woodside High School | |
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| Address | |
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13450 Woodside Lane , 23608 United States | |
| Coordinates | 37°10′23″N 76°31′27″W / 37.17306°N 76.52417°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public Magnet high school |
| Founded | 1996 |
| School district | Newport News Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Dr. Ashby Kilgore |
| Administrator | Mr. John Boyles (Arts Magnet) |
| Principal | Mr. John Hochman |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 2061 (October 2009[1]) |
| Language | English |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Teal, Purple |
| Athletics conference | Virginia High School League Peninsula District Eastern Region |
| Mascot | Wolverines |
| Rivals | Denbigh High School Menchville High School |
| Yearbook | Legacy |
| Website | http://woodside.nn.k12.va.us |
Woodside High School is one of five high schools in Newport News, Virginia. The school was ranked 987th in 2008 by Newsweek magazine's "America's Best High Schools" in terms of high schools and exam testing.[2] Woodside has been accredited by the Virginia Department of Education since the 2003–04 school year, and has some of the highest passing rates in Newport News.[citation needed]
Woodside High School is a Fully Accredited High School and it met the Adequate Yearly Progress marks for the No Child Left Behind Act established by the Federal Government.
Woodside is also the home of Newport News Public School's Center for the Arts and Communications Magnet Program, which offers specializations in music, dance, drama, creative writing, communications, and visual arts.
Athletics
Opening in 1996, Woodside's sports teams have won three state titles: one in softball (2001)[3] and two for boys basketball (2003–04 and 2004–05).[4]
Demographics
As of October 2009[1]
| Category | Enrollment | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 2061 | 100% |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 894 | 43.4% |
| Female | 1167 | 56.8% |
| Ethnicity | ||
| Native American | 22 | 1.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 74 | 3.6% |
| Black | 1136 | 54.0% |
| Hispanic | 182 | 8.8% |
| White | 641 | 31.1% |
| Unspecified | 29 | 1.4% |
| Special Education | 213 | 10.3% |
| Talented and Gifted | 155 | 7.5% |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 696 | 3.8% |
See also
External links
References
- ^ a b "Newport News Public Schools Demographic Snapshot" (PDF). Newport News Public Schools. Retrieved November 6, 2009.
- ^ "America's Top Public High Schools". Newsweek Magazine. Retrieved November 15, 2008. [dead link]
- ^ Freeman, Dennis (June 10, 2001). "Softball: Woodside Caps Surge in Playoffs – Miller's 1-Hitter does in Oakton". Daily Press. Newport News, Virginia. p. C12.
- ^ Wright, Michael C. (March 13, 2005). "State Finals: 2-for-2 – Woodside: Wolverines Survive Thriller, Repeat as Champs". Daily Press. Newport News, Virginia. p. C1.