William Fleming High School
3649 Ferncliff Ave Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Roanoke, VA 24017
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(540)853-2781
- William Fleming High School serves 1,582 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- William Fleming High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 50%.
Top Placements
William Fleming High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- William Fleming High School's student population of 1,582 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 92 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,582 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 92 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- William Fleming High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,796 schools in Virginia (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of William Fleming High School is 0.62, 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 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #822 out of 1,796 schools (Top 50%) | -- |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 80% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 80% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 14% |
| Black | 56% | 23% |
| White | 23% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | 78% | 87% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Roanoke City School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to William Fleming High School is Northside High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Northside Middle School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Westside Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Roanoke Westside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 823 students
0.8 miles
1441 Westside Blvd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540)853-2967 0.8 PK-5 823 - Roanoke Northside High School Grades: 9-12 | 1042 students
1.4 miles
6758 Northside High School Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540)561-8155 1.4 9-12 1042 - Roanoke Forest Park Academy Alternative School
Grades: K-2
1.5 miles
2730 Melrose Avenue Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540)853-2923 1.5 K-2 n/a - Roanoke Northside Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 679 students
1.5 miles
6810 Northside High School Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540)561-8145 1.5 6-8 679 - Roanoke Roanoke Academy For Mathematics & Science Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 471 students
1.6 miles
1616 Nineteenth Street Nw
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540)853-2751 1.6 PK-5 471
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