- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Staunton, VA
Staunton High
Federal NCES profile for Staunton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510369001606
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Staunton High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Staunton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Staunton High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Staunton High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Staunton, VA.
School address
District: Staunton City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510369001606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Staunton High held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 510369001606 · Staunton, VA High · MID · TRAD
766 enr · 14.5:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Shelburne Middle (583 students)
Staunton High held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Staunton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Staunton High
766 students
- Shelburne Midd
Shelburne Middle
583 students
- Thomas C. Mcsw
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary
449 students
- Bessie Weller
Bessie Weller Elementary
373 students
- Arthur R. Ware
Arthur R. Ware Elementary
372 students
- Staunton City 149
Staunton City School Preschool Programs
149 students
What this shows Staunton High reports 766 students on the CCD universe file.
How Staunton High compares
Staunton 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 72% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 766 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
766
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Virginia - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.3%
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
$16,422
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.3%
African American 14.5%
Two or More 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Staunton High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Staunton City Public Schools reports $16,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Staunton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelburne Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bessie Weller Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arthur R. Ware Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Staunton City School Preschool Programs | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Staunton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Staunton
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 (~766 students)
Frequently asked questions about Staunton High
How many students attend Staunton High?
Staunton High has 766 students enrolled. It is a high school in Staunton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 822 (2022-23) → 789 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Staunton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Staunton High is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Staunton High?
99.0% of students at Staunton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Staunton High?
The largest demographic group at Staunton High is White at 60.3% of enrollment, in Staunton, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Staunton High?
Staunton High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Staunton High rank among high schools in Staunton?
By Resource Investment Index, Staunton High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Staunton, 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 Staunton on the city page.
What other schools are in Staunton City Public Schools?
Besides Staunton High, Staunton City Public Schools also operates Shelburne Middle (583 students), Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary (449 students), and Bessie Weller Elementary (373 students). See the Staunton City Public Schools district page for the complete list.