Enrollment
1,147
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ridgeway, VA
Magna Vista High
Federal NCES profile for Magna Vista High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510192002125
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magna Vista High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,147
- students enrolled
Magna Vista High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Henry County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510192002125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.0%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Magna Vista High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Magna Vista High
Magna Vista High is a high-poverty, large high school in Ridgeway, Virginia, enrolling 1,147 students.
At 14.2:1, 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 is high: 98.0% of students qualify for free meals, 70% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 1,147 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 81 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Henry County Public Schools also operates Bassett High (1,098 students) and Fieldale-Collinsville Middle (792 students) alongside Magna Vista 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 Magna Vista High compares
Magna Vista 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 70% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,147 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,147
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Virginia - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$12,365
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 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 48.2%
African American 30.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Magna Vista High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henry County Public Schools, which includes Magna Vista High.
$12,365
Per student
-16%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.8%
State 63.1%
Federal 15.1%
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 Magna Vista High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fieldale-Collinsville Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laurel Park Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadow View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| G.W. Carver Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Magna Vista High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~1,147 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Magna Vista High
How many students attend Magna Vista High?
Magna Vista High has 1,147 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ridgeway, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magna Vista High?
The student-teacher ratio at Magna Vista High is 14.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Magna Vista High?
98.0% of students at Magna Vista High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magna Vista High?
The largest demographic group at Magna Vista High is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Ridgeway, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magna Vista High?
Magna Vista High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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).
Is Magna Vista High a good school?
Magna Vista High earns 47/100 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 Henry County Public Schools?
Besides Magna Vista High, Henry County Public Schools also operates Bassett High (1,098 students), Fieldale-Collinsville Middle (792 students), and Laurel Park Middle (734 students). See the Henry County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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