- Enrollment
- 1,694
- Students per teacher
- -
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 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510318001345
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 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 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Radford · Resource Index
- 58
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Radford High held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 510318001345 · Radford, VA High · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 12:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Radford City Virtual (1,694 students)
Radford High held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Radford High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Radford City V
Radford City Virtual
1,694 students
- This school 506
Radford High
506 students
- Belle Heth Ele 473
Belle Heth Elementary
473 students
- Mcharg Element 383
Mcharg Elementary
383 students
- John N. Dalton 265
John N. Dalton Intermediate
265 students
What this shows Radford High reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How Radford High compares
Radford 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$9,898
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
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.
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
District finance for Radford City Public Schools reports $9,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~506 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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 58/100 (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 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.
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.