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Woodside High School (Virginia)

Coordinates: 37°10′23″N 76°31′27″W / 37.17306°N 76.52417°W / 37.17306; -76.52417
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Woodside High School
Address
Map
13450 Woodside Lane

,
23608

United States
Coordinates37°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
SuperintendentMichele Mitchell (Interim)
AdministratorN/A
PrincipalMary Hardesty
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,984[1] (2016-17)
LanguageEnglish
CampusSuburban
Color(s)    Teal, Purple
Athletics conferenceVirginia High School League
Peninsula District
Eastern Region
MascotWolverines
RivalsMenchville High School
Heritage High School
YearbookLegacy
Feeder schoolsPassage Middle School
Ella Fitzgerald Middle School
Websitewoodside.nn.k12.va.us

Woodside High School is one of six high schools in Newport News, Virginia. The Virginia Department of Education has accredited Woodside 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

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Opening in 1996, Woodside's sports teams have won four state titles: one in softball (2001)[2] and four for boys basketball (2003–04, 2004–05, 2022-23, 2023-24).[3]

Demographics

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As of October 2009[4]

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

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Woodside High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Newport News Public Schools Demographic Snapshot" (PDF). Newport News Public Schools. Retrieved November 6, 2009.