- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Harrisonburg, VA
Harrisonburg High
Federal NCES profile for Harrisonburg High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510186000782
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrisonburg High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 12
- public schools in Harrisonburg · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.4:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 79.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrisonburg High has class sizes smaller than 99% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrisonburg High ranks #4 of 12 public schools in Harrisonburg, VA.
School address
District: Harrisonburg City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510186000782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Harrisonburg High held near 1,993 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 134.0 → 118.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+42 students YoY 510186000782 · Harrisonburg, VA High · MID · TRAD
998 enr · 7.4:1 · 79.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Harrison Middle (771 students)
Harrisonburg High held near 1,993 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 134.0 → 118.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Harrisonburg High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Harrisonburg High
998 students
- Thomas Harriso
Thomas Harrison Middle
771 students
- Skyline Middle
Skyline Middle
738 students
- Bluestone Elem
Bluestone Elementary
566 students
- Waterman Eleme
Waterman Elementary
557 students
- Stone Spring E
Stone Spring Elementary
554 students
What this shows Harrisonburg High reports 998 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrisonburg High compares
Harrisonburg 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 | 7.4:1 | ▼ 47% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.3% | ▲ 38% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 998 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
998
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 1% in Virginia - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.8%
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
$15,787
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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 100 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 161 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.1%
White 32.7%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Harrisonburg High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 35
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrisonburg City Public Schools reports $15,787 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harrisonburg High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Harrison Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bluestone Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waterman Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stone Spring Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrisonburg High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~998 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Harrisonburg High
How many students attend Harrisonburg High?
Harrisonburg High has 998 students enrolled. It is a high school in Harrisonburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,951 (2022-23) → 1,993 (2023-24), nearly flat (+42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrisonburg High?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrisonburg High is 7.4:1, which is 47% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 53% 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 Harrisonburg High?
79.3% of students at Harrisonburg High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrisonburg High?
The largest demographic group at Harrisonburg High is Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment, in Harrisonburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrisonburg High?
Harrisonburg High has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Harrisonburg High rank among public schools in Harrisonburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrisonburg High ranks #4 of 12 public schools in Harrisonburg, 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 Harrisonburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrisonburg City Public Schools?
Besides Harrisonburg High, Harrisonburg City Public Schools also operates Thomas Harrison Middle (771 students), Skyline Middle (738 students), and Bluestone Elementary (566 students). See the Harrisonburg City Public Schools district page for the complete list.