At a glance
Reported students
1,957
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
129.66
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia high enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
471.5
William Fleming High: 1,957 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
15.1:1 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
- 1,667
- Teachers (FTE)
- 99.41
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.8:1
What the reported data says about William Fleming High
William Fleming High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Roanoke. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Roanoke City Public Schools. NCES reports 1,957 students for 2024–25.
Among 325 high schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 1,140 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, 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 Black (46.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.2%). English learners represent 15.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.4%. 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 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking William Fleming High
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 129.66 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 7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.87
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.5%
- Hispanic32.2%
- Black46.5%
- Asian4.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.3%
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
12 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.
Other schools in Roanoke City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Patrick Henry High
High · Grades 09–12
2,030 reported students
Breckinridge Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
733 reported students
Round Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
720 reported students
Westside Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
624 reported students
Woodrow Wilson Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
601 reported students
James Madison Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
598 reported students
Public schools near William Fleming 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside High High · Roanoke County Public Schools | 09–12 | 919 | 1.6 mi |
| Patrick Henry High High · Roanoke City Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,030 | 3.7 mi |
| Salem High High · Salem City Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,202 | 5.4 mi |
| Hidden Valley High High · Roanoke County Public Schools | 09–12 | 832 | 6.3 mi |
| Cave Spring High High · Roanoke County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,046 | 6.7 mi |
| William Byrd High High · Roanoke County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,134 | 7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about William Fleming High
What grades does William Fleming High serve?
William Fleming High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Roanoke City Public Schools.
How many students attend William Fleming High?
William Fleming High reported 1,957 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 325 Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,667 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at William Fleming High?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 1,957 students and 129.66 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 William Fleming High a public, charter, or magnet school?
William Fleming High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Roanoke City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of William Fleming High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
91.6% 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 William Fleming High in?
William Fleming High is part of Roanoke City Public Schools, based in Roanoke, VA, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near William Fleming High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northside High (1.6 mi), Patrick Henry High (3.7 mi), Salem High (5.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.