At a glance
Reported students
1,694
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
90
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia other enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 51 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
473
Radford City Virtual: 1,694 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
18.8:1 reported; state peer median 11:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Radford City Virtual
Radford City Virtual is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Radford. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Radford City Public Schools. NCES reports 1,694 students for 2024–25.
Among 51 combined / other schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 192 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.8:1, above the Virginia median of 11:1 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 (55.7%) and Black (18.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Radford City Virtual
- 1How do the reported 18.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 90 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.7%
- Hispanic9.8%
- Black18.7%
- Asian7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8.4%
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.
Other schools in Radford City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Radford High
High · Grades 09–12
506 reported students
Belle Heth Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–06
473 reported students
McHarg Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
383 reported students
John N. Dalton Intermediate
Middle · Grades 07–08
265 reported students
Public schools near Radford City Virtual
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Virginia Governor's School Other · Southwest Virginia Governor's School | Not reported | — | 7.2 mi |
| New River Valley Juvenile Detention Home Other · Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms | Not reported | — | 7.9 mi |
| Montgomery Central Other · Montgomery County Public Schools | Not reported | — | 8.3 mi |
| Pulaski County Public Schools Governor's STEM Academy Other · Pulaski County Public Schools | Not reported | — | 8.5 mi |
| Altern Ed Prgm/Behav Disord Youth/Montgomery Other · Alt Ed Prgm/Behav Disord Youth/Montgomery | Not reported | — | 9.6 mi |
| Montgomery County Governor's STEM Academy Other · Montgomery County Public Schools | Not reported | — | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Radford City Virtual
What grades does Radford City Virtual serve?
Radford City Virtual reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Radford City Public Schools.
How many students attend Radford City Virtual?
Radford City Virtual reported 1,694 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 51 Virginia combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Radford City Virtual?
The calculated ratio is 18.8:1, based on 1,694 students and 90 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 11:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Radford City Virtual a public, charter, or magnet school?
Radford City Virtual is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Radford City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Radford City Virtual in?
Radford City Virtual is part of Radford City Public Schools, based in Radford, VA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Radford City Virtual?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Southwest Virginia Governor's School (7.2 mi), New River Valley Juvenile Detention Home (7.9 mi), Montgomery Central (8.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.