- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Strasburg, VA
Strasburg High
Federal NCES profile for Strasburg High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510351001549
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Strasburg High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Strasburg · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Strasburg High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Strasburg High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Strasburg, VA.
School address
District: Shenandoah County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510351001549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Strasburg High grew from 573 students in 2022-23 to 610 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 510351001549 · Strasburg, VA High · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 15:1 · 72.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: W.W. Robinson Elementary (1,035 students)
Strasburg High grew from 573 students in 2022-23 to 610 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Strasburg High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- W.W. Robinson
W.W. Robinson Elementary
1,035 students
- Sandy Hook Ele
Sandy Hook Elementary
828 students
- Central High
Central High
728 students
- Honey Run Elem
Honey Run Elementary
692 students
- This school
Strasburg High
614 students
- Peter Muhlenbe
Peter Muhlenberg Middle
535 students
What this shows Strasburg High reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How Strasburg High compares
Strasburg High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 27% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in Virginia - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.9%
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
$14,918
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Strasburg High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shenandoah County Public Schools reports $14,918 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Strasburg High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W.W. Robinson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandy Hook Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Honey Run Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peter Muhlenberg Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Strasburg High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~614 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Strasburg High
How many students attend Strasburg High?
Strasburg High has 614 students enrolled. It is a high school in Strasburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 610 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Strasburg High?
The student-teacher ratio at Strasburg High is 15:1, which is 8% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Strasburg High?
72.9% of students at Strasburg High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Strasburg High?
The largest demographic group at Strasburg High is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Strasburg, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Strasburg High?
Strasburg High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Strasburg High rank among public schools in Strasburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Strasburg High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Strasburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Shenandoah County Public Schools?
Besides Strasburg High, Shenandoah County Public Schools also operates W.W. Robinson Elementary (1,035 students), Sandy Hook Elementary (828 students), and Central High (728 students). See the Shenandoah County Public Schools district page for the complete list.