- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Roanoke, VA
Northside High
Federal NCES profile for Northside High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510333001465
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Roanoke · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Roanoke, VA.
School address
District: Roanoke County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510333001465 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Northside High held near 923 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.8 → 64.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 510333001465 · Roanoke, VA High · MID · TRAD
919 enr · 14.8:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: William Byrd High (1,134 students)
Northside High held near 923 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.8 → 64.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Northside 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
- This school
Northside High
919 students
- Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley High
832 students
- William Byrd M
William Byrd Middle
802 students
- Cave Spring Mi
Cave Spring Middle
746 students
What this shows Northside High reports 919 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northside High compares
Northside 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 27% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 919 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
919
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in Virginia - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
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 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
157
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.0%
African American 19.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Northside High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
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 Northside High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Byrd High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cave Spring High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Byrd Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cave Spring Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northside 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
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
Hidden Valley High
Standard public school
832 students 14.3:1 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 (~919 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northside High
How many students attend Northside High?
Northside High has 919 students enrolled. It is a high school in Roanoke, VA. CCD year-over-year: 950 (2022-23) → 923 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside High?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside High is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northside High?
42.3% of students at Northside High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northside High?
The largest demographic group at Northside High is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Roanoke, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside High?
Northside High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Northside High rank among high schools in Roanoke?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside High ranks #2 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 Northside High, Roanoke County Public Schools also operates William Byrd High (1,134 students), Cave Spring High (1,046 students), and Hidden Valley High (832 students). See the Roanoke County Public Schools district page for the complete list.