Radford High in Radford, VA | US School Ratings

At a glance

Reported students

506

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

41.38

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Virginia high enrollment

23rd percentile

Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

473

Radford High: 506 reported students.

State peer staffing position

26th percentile

12.2:1 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: 829
Teachers (FTE): 71
Student–teacher ratio: 11.7:1

What the reported data says about Radford High

Radford High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Radford. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Radford City Public Schools. NCES reports 506 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 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, 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 (70.4%) and Black (11.9%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.8%. 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 15 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Radford High

1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.38 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: 0.2%
Students with disabilities: 8.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 65.8%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 0.5
Psychologists (FTE): 0.25
Social workers (FTE): 0

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White70.4%
Hispanic7.5%
Black11.9%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial9.3%

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

15 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.

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

Radford City Virtual

Other · Grades KG–12

1,694 reported students

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Public schools near Radford 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
John N. Dalton Intermediate Middle · Radford City Public Schools	07–08	265	under 0.1 mi
Belle Heth Elementary Elementary · Radford City Public Schools	03–06	473	0.7 mi
Blacksburg High High · Montgomery County Public Schools	09–12	1,325	8 mi
Christiansburg High High · Montgomery County Public Schools	09–12	1,072	8.4 mi
Pulaski County Senior High High · Pulaski County Public Schools	09–12	1,159	8.6 mi
Auburn High High · Montgomery County Public Schools	09–12	393	8.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Radford High

What grades does Radford High serve?

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

How many students attend Radford High?

Radford High reported 506 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 325 Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 829 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Radford High?

The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 506 students and 41.38 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 Radford High a public, charter, or magnet school?

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

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

65.8% 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 Radford High in?

Radford High 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 High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John N. Dalton Intermediate (under 0.1 mi), Belle Heth Elementary (0.7 mi), Blacksburg High (8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.