Enrollment
766
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510369001606
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 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 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Staunton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.0%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Staunton High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Staunton High
Staunton High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Staunton, Virginia, enrolling 766 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.0% of students qualify for free meals, 72% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 766 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 184 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #113.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 192 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 177 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 766 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Staunton's high schools, it stands alongside Riverheads High (467 students): Staunton High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 13:1).
Staunton City Public Schools also operates Shelburne Middle (583 students) and Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary (449 students) alongside Staunton 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 Staunton High compares
Staunton 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,219
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Staunton City Public Schools, which includes Staunton High.
$15,219
Per student
+4%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.8%
State 46.7%
Federal 18.4%
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 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
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
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 (~766 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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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.
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 50/100 (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 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.
Is Staunton High a good school?
Staunton High earns 50/100 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 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.
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