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 Opening in 1996, Woodside's sports teams have won five state titles: One in softball (2001) and four for boys basketball (2003–04, 2004–05, 2022–23, 2023-24).
Demographics
As of October 2009
Category Enrollment Percentage Total Enrollment 2061 100% Gender Male 894 43.4% Female 1167 56.6% 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 Masego (born Micah Davis) – musician Mondoe Davis – pastor and former football linebacker
See also Newport News Public Schools Heritage High School Menchville High School
External links Woodside High School
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