Parry McCluer High School is a high school located in Buena Vista, Virginia, United States. The school has an enrollment of approximately 336 students. Its current principal is Dr. Todd Jones, and its current assistant principal is Troy Clark. The school band is the Marching Blues.
Serving 314 students in grades 8-12, Parry Mccluer High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parry Mccluer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Parry Mccluer High School's student population of 314 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 222% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Year Founded
1920
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Parry Mccluer High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parry Mccluer High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1196 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
7%
22%
White
83%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Yosemite Sam
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parry Mccluer High School's ranking?
Parry Mccluer High School is ranked #1196 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parry Mccluer High School?
The graduation rate of Parry Mccluer High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Parry Mccluer High School?
314 students attend Parry Mccluer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Parry Mccluer High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parry Mccluer High School?
Parry Mccluer High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parry Mccluer High School offer ?
Parry Mccluer High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Parry Mccluer High School part of?
Parry Mccluer High School is part of Buena Vista City School District.
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