Serving 163 students in grades 6-12, R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus ranks in the bottom 50% 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus's student population of 163 students has grown by 103% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 160% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
163 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus is 0.22, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-59%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
2%
20%
Black
88%
21%
White
6%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus often compared to?
R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campusis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus?
The graduation rate of R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus is 50%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus?
163 students attend R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus?
R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus offer ?
R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus part of?
R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus is part of Danville City School District.
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