At a glance
Reported students
766
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
58
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia high enrollment
36th percentile
Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Staunton High: 766 reported students.
State peer staffing position
39th percentile
13.2:1 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
- 842
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60.23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about Staunton High
Staunton High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Staunton. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Staunton City Public Schools. NCES reports 766 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 36th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, 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 White (60.3%) and Black (14.5%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.8%. 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 Staunton High
- 1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 58 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 4 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
- 2.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White60.3%
- Hispanic9.9%
- Black14.5%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial13.3%
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.
Other schools in Staunton City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Shelburne Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
583 reported students
Thomas C. McSwain Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
449 reported students
Bessie Weller Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
373 reported students
Arthur R. Ware Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
372 reported students
Staunton City School PreSchool Programs
Other · Grades PK–PK
149 reported students
Public schools near Staunton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas C. McSwain Elementary Elementary · Staunton City Public Schools | KG–05 | 449 | 0.3 mi |
| Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind Other · Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind-Staunton | PK–12 | 65 | 1.2 mi |
| Wilson Memorial High High · Augusta County Public Schools | 09–12 | 837 | 4.7 mi |
| Fort Defiance High High · Augusta County Public Schools | 09–12 | 731 | 7.1 mi |
| Stuarts Draft High High · Augusta County Public Schools | 09–12 | 668 | 8.5 mi |
| Buffalo Gap High High · Augusta County Public Schools | 09–12 | 410 | 9.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Staunton High
What grades does Staunton High serve?
Staunton High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Staunton City Public Schools.
How many students attend Staunton High?
Staunton High reported 766 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 36th percentile among 325 Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 842 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Staunton High?
The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 766 students and 58 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 Staunton High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Staunton High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Staunton City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Staunton High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85% 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 Staunton High in?
Staunton High is part of Staunton City Public Schools, based in Staunton, VA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Staunton High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Thomas C. McSwain Elementary (0.3 mi), Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (1.2 mi), Wilson Memorial High (4.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.