Park View High School was a public high school located in South Hill, Virginia community in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It is part of the Mecklenburg County Public Schools and opened in 1955. It closed in 2022, consolidating with former rivals Bluestone High School to form the new Mecklenburg County High School.
Serving 842 students in grades 9-12, Park View High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
842 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
41%
22%
White
46%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dragons
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Park View High School?
The graduation rate of Park View High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Park View High School?
842 students attend Park View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Park View High School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Park View High School?
Park View High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Park View High School offer ?
Park View High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Park View High School part of?
Park View High School is part of Mecklenburg Co PBLC Schs School District.
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