Martinsville High School has been recognized by the Virginia Department of Education's 2024-2025 Exemplar School Recognition Program with the Continuous Improvement Award! It is one of only 49 schools across Virginia to receive this distinction, which highlights schools demonstrating notable gains in student achievement and graduation outcomes over the past three years.
“We are thrilled to see Martinsville High School receive this prestigious recognition,” said Dr. Zebedee Talley, Superintendent of Martinsville City Public Schools. “Achieving excellence in school attendance and graduation rates is vital for both student success and community progress. Our dedicated parents, students, and staff remain committed to meeting student needs and fostering future growth.”
Martinsville High School earned this recognition by increasing its Graduation and Completion Index (GCI) and successfully reducing its dropout rate across three consecutive school years.
Schools recognized with the Continuous Improvement Award have met one or more of the following criteria based on performance from the 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024 school years:
Increased combined pass rates for math, reading, and science by a total of ten percentage points or more over the three-year period.
Improved pass rates in reading and math for two or more student groups by a total of ten percentage points or more over three years.
Achieved a four percent or greater increase in the GCI and reduced the dropout rate by fifteen percent or more over three years.
This recognition is a testament to the relationships, hard work, and determination of our teachers and school community,” said MHS principal Dr. Ajamu Dixon. “We are thrilled by this news, and we look forward to continuing to work to support our students.”
For more information on the Virginia Board of Education Exemplar School Recognition Program, visit the Virginia Department of Education website.