VAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Essex High — School Profile & District Info
High|Tappahannock, Virginia|Essex County Public Schools
Tappahannock, VA 22560
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
410
Student:Teacher
14.1:1
Locale
Rural
District
Essex County Public SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
98.8%
Phone
(804)443-4301School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
60-64%
Math Proficiency
30-34%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
Chronic Absenteeism
18.1%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
1 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
10 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.5:1
Better than average in VADistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,613
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 18%State 47%Local 35%
Community Context
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
393
Current enrollment
Declining(-26% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Essex High
As of the most recent data, 410 students are enrolled at Essex High. It is a High school within the local district.
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