- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510333002308
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 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 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Roanoke · Resource Index
- 52
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Hidden Valley High held near 851 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 54.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 510333002308 · Roanoke, VA High · MID · TRAD
832 enr · 14.3:1 · 21.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: William Byrd High (1,134 students)
Hidden Valley High held near 851 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 54.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Hidden Valley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Byrd H
William Byrd High
1,134 students
- Cave Spring Hi
Cave Spring High
1,046 students
- Northside High
Northside High
919 students
- This school
Hidden Valley High
832 students
- William Byrd M
William Byrd Middle
802 students
- Cave Spring Mi
Cave Spring Middle
746 students
What this shows Hidden Valley High reports 832 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hidden Valley High compares
Hidden Valley 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,365
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
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.
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
District finance for Roanoke County Public Schools reports $13,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,046
- 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
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 (~832 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 830 (2022-23) → 851 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
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 52/100 (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 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.
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.