- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Winchester, VA
John Handley High
Federal NCES profile for John Handley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510405001780
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Handley High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Winchester · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John Handley High has class sizes smaller than 86% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Handley High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Winchester, VA.
School address
District: Winchester City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510405001780 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
John Handley High held near 1,355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 122.3 → 65.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 510405001780 · Winchester, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,361 enr · 11.2:1 · 77.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Daniel Morgan Middle (642 students)
John Handley High held near 1,355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 122.3 → 65.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
John Handley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
John Handley High
1,361 students
- Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan Middle
642 students
- John Kerr Elem
John Kerr Elementary
583 students
- Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan Intermediate
575 students
- Virginia Avenu 415
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary
415 students
- Garland R. Qua 410
Garland R. Quarles Elementary
410 students
What this shows John Handley High reports 1,361 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Handley High compares
John Handley 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 34% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,361 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,361
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 14% in Virginia - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$18,463
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
221
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.5%
White 35.0%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, John Handley High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Winchester City Public Schools reports $18,463 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Handley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Morgan Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Kerr Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daniel Morgan Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garland R. Quarles Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Handley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,361 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about John Handley High
How many students attend John Handley High?
John Handley High has 1,361 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winchester, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,384 (2022-23) → 1,355 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Handley High?
The student-teacher ratio at John Handley High is 11.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 29% 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 John Handley High?
77.0% of students at John Handley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Handley High?
The largest demographic group at John Handley High is Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment, in Winchester, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Handley High?
John Handley High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 John Handley High rank among high schools in Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, John Handley High ranks #3 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 Winchester City Public Schools?
Besides John Handley High, Winchester City Public Schools also operates Daniel Morgan Middle (642 students), John Kerr Elementary (583 students), and Daniel Morgan Intermediate (575 students). See the Winchester City Public Schools district page for the complete list.