Serving 829 students in grades 9-12, Radford High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 829 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Radford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Radford High School's student population of 829 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 95% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
829 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Radford High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Radford High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#535 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
6%
18%
Black
14%
22%
White
67%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Radford High School's ranking?
Radford High School is ranked #535 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Radford High School often compared to?
Radford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pulaski County Sr. High School, Christiansburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Radford High School?
The graduation rate of Radford High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Radford High School?
829 students attend Radford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Radford High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Radford High School?
Radford High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Radford High School offer ?
Radford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Radford High School part of?
Radford High School is part of Radford City PBLC Schs School District.
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