Enrollment
614
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510351001549
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Strasburg · Resource Index
- 34
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.9%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Strasburg High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Strasburg High
Strasburg High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Strasburg, Virginia, enrolling 614 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 72.9% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 614 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 346 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #344, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 35/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 409 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Shenandoah County Public Schools also operates W.W. Robinson Elementary (1,035 students) and Sandy Hook Elementary (828 students) alongside Strasburg 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 Strasburg High compares
Strasburg 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,606
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shenandoah County Public Schools, which includes Strasburg High.
$13,606
Per student
-7%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.1%
State 50.6%
Federal 12.3%
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 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
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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 (~614 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 34/100 (typical 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 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. See all public schools in Strasburg on the city page.
Is Strasburg High a good school?
Strasburg High earns 34/100 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 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.
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