- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Woodstock, VA
Central High
Federal NCES profile for Central High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510351001543
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Woodstock · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Central High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Woodstock, VA.
School address
District: Shenandoah County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510351001543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Central High held near 725 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.8 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 510351001543 · Woodstock, VA High · MID · TRAD
728 enr · 13.7:1 · 73.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: W.W. Robinson Elementary (1,035 students)
Central High held near 725 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.8 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Central High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- W.W. Robinson
W.W. Robinson Elementary
1,035 students
- Sandy Hook Ele
Sandy Hook Elementary
828 students
- This school
Central High
728 students
- Honey Run Elem
Honey Run Elementary
692 students
- Strasburg High
Strasburg High
614 students
- Peter Muhlenbe
Peter Muhlenberg Middle
535 students
What this shows Central High reports 728 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central High compares
Central High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 27% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 728 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
728
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Virginia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$14,918
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
162
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Central High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shenandoah County Public Schools reports $14,918 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W.W. Robinson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandy Hook Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Honey Run Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strasburg High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peter Muhlenberg Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~728 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central High
How many students attend Central High?
Central High has 728 students enrolled. It is a high school in Woodstock, VA. CCD year-over-year: 749 (2022-23) → 725 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High is 13.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% 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 Central High?
73.2% of students at Central High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central High?
The largest demographic group at Central High is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Woodstock, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High?
Central High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Central High rank among public schools in Woodstock?
By Resource Investment Index, Central High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Woodstock, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Shenandoah County Public Schools?
Besides Central High, Shenandoah County Public Schools also operates W.W. Robinson Elementary (1,035 students), Sandy Hook Elementary (828 students), and Honey Run Elementary (692 students). See the Shenandoah County Public Schools district page for the complete list.