Northside High School
Northside High School serves 1,013 students in grades 9-12.
Northside High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (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 92% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Northside High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Northside High School's student population of 1,013 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,013 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 63 teachers |
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School Comparison
Northside High School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Northside High School is 0.54, 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 | #410 out of 1791 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 77% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 92% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 16% |
| Black | 14% | 22% |
| White | 66% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 92% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 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 Northside High School is William Fleming High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Northside Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Roanoke Northside Middle School Math: 68% | Reading: 79%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 671 students10
0.1 miles
6810 Northside High School Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8145 0.1 6-8 671 - Roanoke Glen Cove Elementary School Math: 82% | Reading: 81%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 475 students10
1.4 miles
5901 Cove Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8135 1.4 PK-5 475 - Roanoke Regional Alternative Plus Self Project/roanoke City Alternative School
1.4 miles
40 Douglass Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24031
(540) 853-1391 1.4 n/a n/a - Roanoke William Fleming High School Math: 75% | Reading: 81%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,659 student10
1.4 miles
3649 Ferncliff Ave Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2781 1.4 9-12 1,659 - Roanoke Westside Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 67%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 756 students10
1.9 miles
1441 Westside Blvd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 853-2967 1.9 PK-5 756
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