Enrollment
506
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Radford, VA
Radford High
Federal NCES profile for Radford High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510318001345
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Radford High earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Radford · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Radford High has class sizes smaller than 79% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Radford High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Radford, VA.
School address
District: Radford City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510318001345 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.9%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Radford High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Radford High
Radford High is a mid-sized high school in Radford, Virginia, enrolling 506 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 506 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 247 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 253 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Radford City Public Schools spends $10,348 per pupil, 29% below the Virginia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 114 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 506 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Radford City Public Schools also operates Radford City Virtual (1,694 students) and Belle Heth Elementary (473 students) alongside Radford 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 Radford High compares
Radford 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 32% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 21% in Virginia - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,348
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 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 70.4%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Radford High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Radford City Public Schools, which includes Radford High.
$10,348
Per student
-29%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.5%
State 55.1%
Federal 10.4%
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 Radford High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radford City Virtual | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Belle Heth Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcharg Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John N. Dalton Intermediate | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Radford High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,694
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~506 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Radford High
How many students attend Radford High?
Radford High has 506 students enrolled. It is a high school in Radford, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Radford High?
The student-teacher ratio at Radford High is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 24% 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 Radford High?
38.9% of students at Radford High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Radford High?
The largest demographic group at Radford High is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Radford, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Radford High?
Radford High has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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).
How does Radford High rank among public schools in Radford?
By Resource Investment Index, Radford High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Radford, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Radford on the city page.
Is Radford High a good school?
Radford High earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Virginia schools. 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 Radford City Public Schools?
Besides Radford High, Radford City Public Schools also operates Radford City Virtual (1,694 students), Belle Heth Elementary (473 students), and Mcharg Elementary (383 students). See the Radford City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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