How do these schools compare?
| Metric | James Wood High | John Handley High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Winchester, VA | Winchester, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,462 | 1,361 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 | 21.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.3% | 84.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | James Wood High | John Handley High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,605 | $18,463 |
| District | Frederick County Public Schools | Winchester Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | James Wood High | John Handley High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75.2% | 35.0% |
| African American | 2.8% | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.9% | 45.5% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.2% | 5.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | James Wood High | John Handley High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 20 | 24 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 283:1 | 447:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.4% | 26.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 221 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.