- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Covington, VA
Alleghany High
Federal NCES profile for Alleghany High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510015201883
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alleghany High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 83.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Alleghany High has class sizes larger than 86% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alleghany High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Covington, VA.
School address
District: Alleghany Highlands Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510015201883 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+252 students YoY
Alleghany High grew from 579 students in 2022-23 to 831 in 2023-24 (+43.5%).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+252 students YoY 510015201883 · Covington, VA High · MID · TRAD
818 enr · 16.4:1 · 83.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Clifton Middle (594 students)
Alleghany High grew from 579 students in 2022-23 to 831 in 2023-24 (+43.5%). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Alleghany High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alleghany High
818 students
- Clifton Middle
Clifton Middle
594 students
- Jeter-Watson E
Jeter-Watson Elementary
491 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
415 students
- Covington High
Covington High
339 students
- Callaghan Elem 270
Callaghan Elementary
270 students
What this shows Alleghany High reports 818 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alleghany High compares
Alleghany High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.2% | ▲ 44% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 818 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
818
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 86% in Virginia - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,827
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Alleghany High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alleghany Highlands Public Schools reports $14,827 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alleghany High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jeter-Watson Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Covington High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Callaghan Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alleghany High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~818 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alleghany High
How many students attend Alleghany High?
Alleghany High has 818 students enrolled. It is a high school in Covington, VA. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 831 (2023-24), up 252.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alleghany High?
The student-teacher ratio at Alleghany High is 16.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alleghany High?
83.2% of students at Alleghany High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alleghany High?
The largest demographic group at Alleghany High is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Covington, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alleghany High?
Alleghany High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alleghany High rank among public schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Alleghany High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Covington, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Covington on the city page.
What other schools are in Alleghany Highlands Public Schools?
Besides Alleghany High, Alleghany Highlands Public Schools also operates Clifton Middle (594 students), Jeter-Watson Elementary (491 students), and Mountain View Elementary (415 students). See the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools district page for the complete list.