Harrisonburg High in Harrisonburg, VA

At a glance

Reported students

998

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Virginia high enrollment

45th percentile

Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

561.5

Harrisonburg High: 998 reported students.

State peer staffing position

34th percentile

12.8:1 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: 1,926
Teachers (FTE): 129.73
Student–teacher ratio: 14.8:1

What the reported data says about Harrisonburg High

Harrisonburg High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Harrisonburg. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Harrisonburg City Public Schools. NCES reports 998 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 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, close to 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 Hispanic or Latino (52.1%) and White (32.7%). English learners represent 26.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.7%. 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, computer science. The school reported 35 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Harrisonburg High

1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 78 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 10 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: 26.8%
Students with disabilities: 8.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 86.8%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 10
Nurses (FTE): 2
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 1

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White32.7%
Hispanic52.1%
Black9.1%
Asian2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial3.7%

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

35 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

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.

Rocktown High

High · Grades 09–12

1,011 reported students

Thomas Harrison Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

771 reported students

Skyline Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

738 reported students

Bluestone Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

566 reported students

Waterman Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

557 reported students

Stone Spring Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

554 reported students

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Public schools near Harrisonburg 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
Bluestone Elementary Elementary · Harrisonburg City Public Schools	PK–05	566	0.3 mi
Mountain View Elementary Elementary · Rockingham County Public Schools	PK–05	411	0.9 mi
Thomas Harrison Middle Middle · Harrisonburg City Public Schools	06–08	771	1.2 mi
Rocktown High High · Harrisonburg City Public Schools	09–12	1,011	2.3 mi
Turner Ashby High High · Rockingham County Public Schools	09–12	998	4.1 mi
Spotswood High High · Rockingham County Public Schools	09–12	880	9.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Harrisonburg High

What grades does Harrisonburg High serve?

Harrisonburg High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Harrisonburg City Public Schools.

How many students attend Harrisonburg High?

Harrisonburg High reported 998 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 325 Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,926 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Harrisonburg High?

The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 998 students and 78 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 Harrisonburg High a public, charter, or magnet school?

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

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

86.8% 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 Harrisonburg High in?

Harrisonburg High is part of Harrisonburg City Public Schools, based in Harrisonburg, VA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Harrisonburg High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bluestone Elementary (0.3 mi), Mountain View Elementary (0.9 mi), Thomas Harrison Middle (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.