Parry McCluer High in Buena Vista, VA

At a glance

Reported students

315

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

25.45

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

08–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Virginia high enrollment

11th percentile

Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

222.5

Parry McCluer High: 315 reported students.

State peer staffing position

27th percentile

12.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 346
Teachers (FTE): 25.44
Student–teacher ratio: 13.6:1

What the reported data says about Parry McCluer High

Parry McCluer High is a public high school serving grades 08–12 in Buena Vista. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Buena Vista City Public Schools. NCES reports 315 students for 2024–25.

Among 325 high schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 1,140 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, below the Virginia median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (82.5%) and Black (5.7%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Parry McCluer High

1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.3%
Students with disabilities: 14.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 92.1%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 0.5
Psychologists (FTE): 0.03
Social workers (FTE): 0.03

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White82.5%
Hispanic5.4%
Black5.7%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

9 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Enderly Heights Elementary

Elementary · Grades 02–05

268 reported students

F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–01

177 reported students

Parry McCluer Middle

Middle · Grades 06–07

126 reported students

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Public schools near Parry McCluer High

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Enderly Heights Elementary Elementary · Buena Vista City Public Schools	02–05	268	0.4 mi
Regional Alternative Education Center/Buena Vista Other · Regional Alternative Education Center/Buena Vista	Not reported	—	1.4 mi
Parry McCluer Middle Middle · Buena Vista City Public Schools	06–07	126	1.4 mi
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary Elementary · Buena Vista City Public Schools	PK–01	177	2.1 mi
Mountain View Elementary Elementary · Rockbridge County Public Schools	PK–05	154	4.4 mi
Rockbridge County High High · Rockbridge County Public Schools	09–12	916	6.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Parry McCluer High

What grades does Parry McCluer High serve?

Parry McCluer High reports grades 08–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Buena Vista City Public Schools.

How many students attend Parry McCluer High?

Parry McCluer High reported 315 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 325 Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 346 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Parry McCluer High?

The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 315 students and 25.45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Parry McCluer High a public, charter, or magnet school?

Parry McCluer High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Buena Vista City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Parry McCluer High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

92.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Parry McCluer High in?

Parry McCluer High is part of Buena Vista City Public Schools, based in Buena Vista, VA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Parry McCluer High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Enderly Heights Elementary (0.4 mi), Regional Alternative Education Center/Buena Vista (1.4 mi), Parry McCluer Middle (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.