Cave Spring High School
Cave Spring High School serves 1,023 students in grades 9-12.
Cave Spring High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 97% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Cave Spring High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Cave Spring High School's student population of 1,023 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,023 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 72 teachers |
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School Comparison
Cave Spring High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Cave Spring High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #24 out of 1791 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 92% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 97% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 16% |
| Black | 5% | 22% |
| White | 81% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 93% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Roanoke County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Cave Spring High School is Hidden Valley High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Cave Spring Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cave Spring Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Roanoke Cave Spring Elementary School Math: 91% | Reading: 86%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 488 students10
0.8 miles
5404 Springlawn Ave
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7558 0.8 PK-5 488 - Roanoke Cave Spring Middle School Math: 75% | Reading: 90%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 764 students10
0.9 miles
4880 Brambleton Ave
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7560 0.9 6-8 764 - Roanoke Hidden Valley High School Math: 93% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 882 students10
1.0 miles
5000 Titan Trail
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 776-7320 1 9-12 882 - Roanoke Penn Forest Elementary School Math: 88% | Reading: 90%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 467 students10
1.0 miles
6328 Merriman Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7590 1 PK-5 467 - Roanoke Green Valley Elementary School Math: 93% | Reading: 89%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 517 students10
1.3 miles
3838 Overdale Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7556 1.3 PK-5 517
School Reviews
| 5 Great school. Teachers willing to help always. Do a lot for the seniors. Definitely the best school around and they are rebuilding it so it will be updated for the future classes. - Posted by Student/Alumni - B |
| 5 We have been in the Cave Spring Middle and High Schools for 5 years. I highly recommend them based on all five of the above criteria, quality of academic programs, availability of music, art, sports,etc., academic/athletic awards (think JJ Reddick & the Barbour twins), the facilities are older, but well maintained, and great parent involvement. You can't beat CS for all around wonderful school!!!!!!!!! - Posted by Parent - tport |
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