Enrollment
832
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Roanoke, VA
Hidden Valley High
Federal NCES profile for Hidden Valley 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 510333002308
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hidden Valley High earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Roanoke · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hidden Valley High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hidden Valley High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Roanoke, VA.
School address
District: Roanoke County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510333002308 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.8%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hidden Valley High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hidden Valley High
Hidden Valley High is a mid-sized high school in Roanoke, Virginia, enrolling 832 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 832 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 317 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #170.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 277 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Roanoke's high schools, it stands alongside Patrick Henry High (2,030 students): Hidden Valley High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 15.1:1).
Roanoke County Public Schools also operates William Byrd High (1,134 students) and Cave Spring High (1,046 students) alongside Hidden Valley 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 Hidden Valley High compares
Hidden Valley 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 62% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 832 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
832
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Virginia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,626
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 6.4%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Hidden Valley High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roanoke County Public Schools, which includes Hidden Valley High.
$12,626
Per student
-14%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.4%
State 47.5%
Federal 11.1%
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 Hidden Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Byrd High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cave Spring High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Byrd Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cave Spring Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hidden Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Roanoke
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Patrick Henry High
Standard public school
2,030 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
William Fleming High
Standard public school
1,957 students 17:1 students per teacher
Cave Spring High
Standard public school
1,046 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Northside High
Standard public school
919 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~832 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hidden Valley High
How many students attend Hidden Valley High?
Hidden Valley High has 832 students enrolled. It is a high school in Roanoke, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hidden Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hidden Valley High is 14.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hidden Valley High?
21.8% of students at Hidden Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hidden Valley High?
The largest demographic group at Hidden Valley High is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Roanoke, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hidden Valley High?
Hidden Valley 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 Hidden Valley High rank among high schools in Roanoke?
By Resource Investment Index, Hidden Valley High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Roanoke, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Roanoke on the city page.
Is Hidden Valley High a good school?
Hidden Valley High earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. 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 Roanoke County Public Schools?
Besides Hidden Valley High, Roanoke County Public Schools also operates William Byrd High (1,134 students), Cave Spring High (1,046 students), and Northside High (919 students). See the Roanoke County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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