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William Byrd High

Grades 09–12 · Vinton, VA · NCES 510333001476

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2902 Washington Ave · Vinton, VA 24179

At a glance

Reported students

1,134

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

73.36

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Virginia high enrollment

50th percentile

Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

458

William Byrd High: 1,134 reported students.

State peer staffing position

74th percentile

15.5:1 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
1,108
Teachers (FTE)
83.04
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1

What the reported data says about William Byrd High

William Byrd High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Vinton. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Roanoke County Public Schools. NCES reports 1,134 students for 2024–25.

Among 325 high schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 1,140 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, above 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 (78.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.6%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.3%. 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 14 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking William Byrd High

  1. 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 73.36 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
1.3%
Students with disabilities
15.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch
37.7%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
4
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0.33
Social workers (FTE)
0.2

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White78.5%
  • Hispanic8.6%
  • Black6.1%
  • Asian1.8%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial5%

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

14 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.

Other schools in Roanoke County Public Schools

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

Cave Spring High

High · Grades 09–12

1,046 reported students

Northside High

High · Grades 09–12

919 reported students

Hidden Valley High

High · Grades 09–12

832 reported students

Glenvar High

High · Grades 09–12

620 reported students

William Byrd Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

802 reported students

Cave Spring Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

746 reported students

View all 29 district schools →