Opening its doors in 1959, Mechanicsville High School offers traditional classes common in public high schools in addition to a variety of other alternatives for students that can appeal to the various pathways students can take after graduation. The Advanced College Academy (ACA) is a program where students earn college credits for courses while maintaining their high school classes. Many ACA students graduate with an associate degree. This high school also has an IB program, which is an advanced course of studies. Their IB program is designed to meet the needs of highly motivated eleventh and twelfth grade students. This school also works with the Hanover Center for Trades and Technology to help students become workplace ready while inspiring them to be life-long learners.
Beyond academics, the school boasts a variety of clubs, activities, and athletics for students to participate in. With more than 20 clubs, students can share their passions with their peers in clubs like BETA, color guard, debate, photography, Chick-fil-A Leader Academy, Ducks Unlimited, and Quill and Scroll. For the athletes, there are fall, winter, and spring sports, including football, volleyball, cheerleading, basketball, swimming, dance, and lacrosse.
Mechanicsville High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
7052 Mechanicsville Tpke,
Mechanicsville, VA
Hanover County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Carol Moore
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
74%
Reading Proficiency
84%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
94%
Niche Grade
B+
B+
B-
B-
C+
B-
B+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
84%
Math Proficiency
74%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
97
Full Time Teachers
97
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
560
Verbal
590
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
26
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
62.8%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
151:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
White
76.8%
Black
9.1%
Hispanic
5.8%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Virginia Commonwealth University
366 Students
James Madison University
293 Students
University of Virginia
219 Students
Virginia Tech
204 Students
Longwood University
181 Students
William & Mary
138 Students
Christopher Newport University
134 Students
George Mason University
121 Students
Randolph-Macon College
110 Students
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
106 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
96 Students
Nursing
94 Students
Business
89 Students
Biology
62 Students
Education
43 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
34 Students
Criminology
33 Students
Political Science and Government
32 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
26 Students
Computer Science
25 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/13/2024
The best parts of school for me are the teachers and sports. my worst part would be the tests and waking up early. I would like to see more involvement in the community.
6/28/2024
Mechanicsville High School is a good place to go if you want a solid education for your child. However, they do tend to find themselves in a lot of controversy and they shy away from giving in-depth statements about the issues they find themselves in. The staff is wonderful, including Miss Evelyn, the almost 100-year-old lunch lady who works daily to ensure the kids are fed.
5/31/2024
Stay away ! Go to another school in the county. There are very few teachers who care anymore. The sports area joke. The administration does not care. The athletic director plays the buddy game. Choice another school if possible.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/16/2023
Our daughter had a great experience at Mechanicsville High School. The teachers and principal were outstanding.
6/16/2022
Wonderful school with wonderful teachers! Amazing programs and opportunities
12/22/2021
My daughter had an awesome experience at Lee-Davis aka Mechanicsville High School. They offer the Advance College Academy which she participated in. She received her associates degree while in high school. She had phenomenal teachers who really cared about her and she now considers lifelong friends....
7/25/2020
While our student had his problems with bullying, it is not unusual for kids to experience some sort in high school, and life in general. It was dealt with the best it could be but it falls on parents to not raise kids that do it, it’s not the schools fault. Other than that our child loves the schoo...
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Attendance Zone
About Mechanicsville
List Price Range
$280K - $696K
Homes For Sale
78
Average Home Value
$407,343
Median Lot Size
18,295 Sq Ft
% Renters
22%
Household Income
$106,412
% of College Grads
35.6%
Median Age
43
Average House Size
1,899 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
44.4%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,699 - $2,249 per month
- Sherwood Apartment Homes
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 732+ Sq Ft
- 7112 Mechanicsville Turnpike
- Mechanicsville, VA
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$1,499 - $1,799 per month
- Sherwood Crossing Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 720+ Sq Ft
- 7477 Sherwood Crossing Place
- Mechanicsville, VA
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$1,725 - $2,530 per month
- Cambridge Square Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 735+ Sq Ft
- 7125 Brandy Run Dr
- Mechanicsville, VA
Additional Schools in the Area
- 6th to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Chickahominy Bluff
- Trails
- Parking Lot
- Hiking
Pole Green Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
Three Lakes Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Capital Park
- Football
- Soccer
- Trails
Klehr Field
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Soccer
Vawter Street Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Picnic Area
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