- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Altavista, VA
Altavista High
Federal NCES profile for Altavista High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510060000220
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Altavista High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Virginia schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 606
- students enrolled
Altavista High has class sizes smaller than 78% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Campbell County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510060000220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Altavista High shrank from 669 students in 2022-23 to 634 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.3 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 510060000220 · Altavista, VA Other · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 12.1:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookville High (1,017 students)
Altavista High shrank from 669 students in 2022-23 to 634 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 50.3 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Altavista High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookville Hig
Brookville High
1,017 students
- Rustburg High
Rustburg High
836 students
- Tomahawk Eleme
Tomahawk Elementary
667 students
- Brookville Mid
Brookville Middle
648 students
- Leesville Road
Leesville Road Elementary
646 students
- This school
Altavista High
606 students
What this shows Altavista High reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Altavista High compares
Altavista High is a shrinking 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 20% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 22% in Virginia - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$13,250
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
134
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
African American 31.8%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Altavista High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Campbell County Public Schools reports $13,250 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Altavista High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rustburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tomahawk Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookville Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leesville Road Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Altavista High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Altavista
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about Altavista High
How many students attend Altavista High?
Altavista High has 606 students enrolled. It is a public school in Altavista, VA. CCD year-over-year: 669 (2022-23) → 634 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altavista High?
The student-teacher ratio at Altavista High is 12.1:1, which is 13% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Altavista High?
69.1% of students at Altavista High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Altavista High?
The largest demographic group at Altavista High is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Altavista, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Altavista High?
Altavista High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
What other schools are in Campbell County Public Schools?
Besides Altavista High, Campbell County Public Schools also operates Brookville High (1,017 students), Rustburg High (836 students), and Tomahawk Elementary (667 students). See the Campbell County Public Schools district page for the complete list.