Woodside High School (Virginia)

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Woodside High School
Woodside High School (Newport News) logo.png
Address
13450 Woodside Lane

Newport News
,
Virginia
23608

United States
Coordinates37°10′23″N 76°31′27″W / 37.17306°N 76.52417°W / 37.17306; -76.52417Coordinates: 37°10′23″N 76°31′27″W / 37.17306°N 76.52417°W / 37.17306; -76.52417
Information
School typePublic Magnet high school
Founded1996
School districtNewport News Public Schools
SuperintendentDr. George Parker, III
AdministratorMrs. Sheenan Smith(Arts Magnet)
PrincipalDr. Windy Nichols
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,984[1] (2016-17)
LanguageEnglish
CampusSuburban
Color(s)    Teal, Purple
Athletics conferenceVirginia High School League
Peninsula District
Eastern Region
MascotWolverine
RivalsDenbigh High School
Menchville High School
YearbookLegacy
Websitehttp://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. The school has a twin school, Heritage High School, that was built simultaneously and designed by the same architects.

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[5]

Category Enrollment Percentage
Total Enrollment 2061 100%
Gender
Male 894 43.4%
Female 1167 58%.1%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 33.8%

Notable alumni[]

See also[]

External links[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Woodside High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
  2. ^ "America's Top Public High Schools". Newsweek Magazine. Archived from the original on September 10, 2009. Retrieved November 15, 2008.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Newport News Public Schools Demographic Snapshot" (PDF). Newport News Public Schools. Retrieved November 6, 2009.
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