- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Winchester, VA
James Wood High
Federal NCES profile for James Wood High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510147000652
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Wood High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Winchester · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
James Wood High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Wood High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Winchester, VA.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510147000652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
James Wood High held near 1,463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 113.0 → 110.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 510147000652 · Winchester, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,462 enr · 12.9:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Sherando High (1,631 students)
James Wood High held near 1,463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 113.0 → 110.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
James Wood High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sherando High
Sherando High
1,631 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
1,550 students
- This school
James Wood High
1,462 students
- James Wood Mid
James Wood Middle
873 students
- Robert E. Aylo
Robert E. Aylor Middle
861 students
- Admiral Richar
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle
853 students
What this shows James Wood High reports 1,462 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Wood High compares
James Wood 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 | 28.0% | ▼ 51% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,462 | top 7% | - | - |
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.
1,462
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
24.1%
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
$14,605
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, James Wood High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frederick County Public Schools reports $14,605 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Wood High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherando High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Wood Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert E. Aylor Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Wood High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,550
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Winchester
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,462 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about James Wood High
How many students attend James Wood High?
James Wood High has 1,462 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winchester, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,437 (2022-23) → 1,463 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Wood High?
The student-teacher ratio at James Wood 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 James Wood High?
28.0% of students at James Wood High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Wood High?
The largest demographic group at James Wood High is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Winchester, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Wood High?
James Wood High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 James Wood High rank among high schools in Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, James Wood High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Winchester, 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 Winchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides James Wood High, Frederick County Public Schools also operates Sherando High (1,631 students), Millbrook High (1,550 students), and James Wood Middle (873 students). See the Frederick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.