Enrollment
1,325
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Blacksburg, VA
Blacksburg High
Federal NCES profile for Blacksburg High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510252001016
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blacksburg High earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Blacksburg · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Blacksburg High has class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blacksburg High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Blacksburg, VA.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510252001016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.7%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blacksburg High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blacksburg High
Blacksburg High is a large high school in Blacksburg, Virginia, enrolling 1,325 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,325 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 179 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #104.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Asian (10%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 36 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 331 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Christiansburg High (1,072 students) and Blacksburg Middle (958 students) alongside Blacksburg High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Blacksburg High compares
Blacksburg High on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 64% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,325 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,325
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Virginia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,803
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.0%
Asian 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Blacksburg High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 36
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County Public Schools, which includes Blacksburg High.
$13,803
Per student
-6%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.4%
State 48.5%
Federal 10.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Blacksburg High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christiansburg High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blacksburg Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Christiansburg Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Auburn Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Falling Branch Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blacksburg High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,325 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Blacksburg High
How many students attend Blacksburg High?
Blacksburg High has 1,325 students enrolled. It is a high school in Blacksburg, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blacksburg High?
The student-teacher ratio at Blacksburg High is 15.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blacksburg High?
20.7% of students at Blacksburg High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blacksburg High?
The largest demographic group at Blacksburg High is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Blacksburg, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blacksburg High?
Blacksburg High has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blacksburg High rank among public schools in Blacksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Blacksburg High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Blacksburg, 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 Blacksburg on the city page.
Is Blacksburg High a good school?
Blacksburg High earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Blacksburg High, Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Christiansburg High (1,072 students), Blacksburg Middle (958 students), and Christiansburg Middle (778 students). See the Montgomery County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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