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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools.
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