Harrisonburg High School
Tel:
(540)433-2652
- Harrisonburg High School serves 1,758 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 71% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 68% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 50%.
Top Placements
Harrisonburg High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Harrisonburg High School's student population of 1,758 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 119 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,758 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 119 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Harrisonburg High School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Harrisonburg High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1097 out of 1,796 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 45% | 15% |
| Black | 12% | 23% |
| White | 38% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.43 |
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| Graduation Rate | 78% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harrisonburg City Pblc Schs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Harrisonburg High School is Turner Ashby High School (4.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Thomas Harrison Middle School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mountain View Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Harrisonburg Bluestone Elementary School
0.3 miles
750 Garbers Church Road
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540)434-8916 0.3 n/a n/a - Harrisonburg Mountain View Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 505 students
1.0 miles
2800 Rawley Pike
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540)438-1965 1.0 PK-5 505 - Harrisonburg Thomas Harrison Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 861 students
1.3 miles
1311 W. Market Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540)434-1949 1.3 5-8 861 - Harrisonburg Keister Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 560 students
1.5 miles
100 Maryland Avenue
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540)434-6585 1.5 PK-4 560 - Harrisonburg Waterman Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 554 students
2.1 miles
451 Chicago Ave
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540)434-8352 2.1 PK-4 554
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