How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Fort Defiance High | Staunton High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fort Defiance, VA | Staunton, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 731 | 766 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.2% | 85.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Fort Defiance High | Staunton High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,991 | $16,422 |
| District | Augusta County Public Schools | Staunton City Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Fort Defiance High | Staunton High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.4% | 60.3% |
| African American | 3.4% | 14.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% | 9.9% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.6% | 13.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Fort Defiance High | Staunton High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | 15 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 242:1 | 211:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.1% | 23.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 43 | 56 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.