- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bristol, VA
Virginia High
Federal NCES profile for Virginia High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510045000179
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virginia High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Virginia schools.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Virginia High has class sizes smaller than 83% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia High ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Bristol, VA.
School address
District: Bristol City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510045000179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Virginia High held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 510045000179 · Bristol, VA High · MID · TRAD
638 enr · 11.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Virginia Middle (452 students)
Virginia High held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Virginia High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Virginia High
638 students
- Virginia Middl
Virginia Middle
452 students
- Joseph Van Pel
Joseph Van Pelt Elementary
417 students
- Stonewall Jack 254
Stonewall Jackson Elementary
254 students
- Washington-Lee 224
Washington-Lee Elementary
224 students
- Highland View 175
Highland View Elementary
175 students
What this shows Virginia High reports 638 students on the CCD universe file.
How Virginia High compares
Virginia 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 74% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 638 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
638
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 17% in Virginia - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$17,722
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.4%
Two or More 10.8%
African American 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Virginia High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Bristol City Public Schools reports $17,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Virginia High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph Van Pelt Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stonewall Jackson Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington-Lee Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virginia High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Bristol
1 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 (~638 students)
Frequently asked questions about Virginia High
How many students attend Virginia High?
Virginia High has 638 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bristol, VA. CCD year-over-year: 637 (2022-23) → 625 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia High?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia High is 11.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 26% 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 Virginia High?
100.0% of students at Virginia High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virginia High?
The largest demographic group at Virginia High is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Bristol, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virginia High?
Virginia High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Virginia High rank among public schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia High ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Bristol, 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 Bristol on the city page.
What other schools are in Bristol City Public Schools?
Besides Virginia High, Bristol City Public Schools also operates Virginia Middle (452 students), Joseph Van Pelt Elementary (417 students), and Stonewall Jackson Elementary (254 students). See the Bristol City Public Schools district page for the complete list.