- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Christiansburg, VA
Christiansburg High
Federal NCES profile for Christiansburg High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510252001019
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christiansburg High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Christiansburg · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Christiansburg High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christiansburg High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Christiansburg, VA.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510252001019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Christiansburg High held near 1,063 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-53 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 83.5 → 81.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-53 students YoY 510252001019 · Christiansburg, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,072 enr · 12.9:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Blacksburg High (1,325 students)
Christiansburg High held near 1,063 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-53 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 83.5 → 81.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Christiansburg High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blacksburg Hig
Blacksburg High
1,325 students
- This school
Christiansburg High
1,072 students
- Blacksburg Mid
Blacksburg Middle
958 students
- Christiansburg
Christiansburg Middle
778 students
- Auburn Element
Auburn Elementary
544 students
- Falling Branch
Falling Branch Elementary
535 students
What this shows Christiansburg High reports 1,072 students on the CCD universe file.
How Christiansburg High compares
Christiansburg 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 37% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,072 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,072
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in Virginia - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$14,114
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 167 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Christiansburg High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County Public Schools reports $14,114 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Christiansburg High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blacksburg Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Christiansburg Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Auburn Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Falling Branch Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christiansburg High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~1,072 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Christiansburg High
How many students attend Christiansburg High?
Christiansburg High has 1,072 students enrolled. It is a high school in Christiansburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,116 (2022-23) → 1,063 (2023-24), nearly flat (-53).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christiansburg High?
The student-teacher ratio at Christiansburg High is 12.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 18% 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 Christiansburg High?
36.5% of students at Christiansburg High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christiansburg High?
The largest demographic group at Christiansburg High is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Christiansburg, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christiansburg High?
Christiansburg High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Christiansburg High rank among public schools in Christiansburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Christiansburg High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Christiansburg, 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 Christiansburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Christiansburg High, Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Blacksburg High (1,325 students), Blacksburg Middle (958 students), and Christiansburg Middle (778 students). See the Montgomery County Public Schools district page for the complete list.