Christiansburg High School is located at 100 Independence Blvd. in Christiansburg, Virginia in the County of Montgomery and is located just minutes from Virginia Tech and Radford University. The school opened in 1906 and had its first graduating class of three students in 1909.
Serving 1,063 students in grades 9-12, Christiansburg High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,063 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Christiansburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Christiansburg High School's student population of 1,063 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
1,063 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Year Founded
1906
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Christiansburg High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Christiansburg High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#316 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)79%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)77%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
5%
22%
White
80%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christiansburg High School's ranking?
Christiansburg High School is ranked #316 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Christiansburg High School often compared to?
Christiansburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blacksburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Christiansburg High School?
The graduation rate of Christiansburg High School is 93%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Christiansburg High School?
1,063 students attend Christiansburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Christiansburg High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Christiansburg High School?
Christiansburg High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Christiansburg High School offer ?
Christiansburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Christiansburg High School part of?
Christiansburg High School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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