Radford High

Summary:

Radford High is a public high school in Radford, Virginia, serving 504 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Radford City Public Schools district, which is ranked 59 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Radford High stands out for its relatively diverse student population, with 75% White, 9.52% African American, 4.56% Hispanic, and 9.52% two or more races. The school has shown strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates in subjects like Algebra I, Algebra II, and Biology, often exceeding the district and state averages. However, the school's overall ranking has declined in recent years, from 98th out of 327 Virginia high schools in 2018-2019 to 152nd out of 329 in 2023-2024. Radford High generally performs better than nearby schools like Eastern Montgomery High and Pulaski County Senior High, but trails schools like Giles High and Blacksburg High in certain subject areas.

While Radford High has a diverse student population and some academic strengths, the school faces challenges in maintaining its overall ranking and addressing the needs of certain student subgroups, such as those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The fluctuating racial composition of the school and the relatively lower performance of its low-income students suggest areas for improvement and collaboration with the Radford City Public Schools district to enhance educational outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 50 Dalton Dr
       Radford, VA  24141


(540) 731-3649

District: Radford City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
152nd of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,613 Help


Feeder schools for Radford High:

Elementary:    Belle Heth Elementary
    McHarg Elementary
Middle:    John N. Dalton Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  505

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.9%
African American:
11.1%
Two or more races:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Radford High ranks better than 53.8% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.65. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Radford High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.9%), African American (11.1%), two or more races (8.7%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Radford High is 11.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Radford High is $10,613.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Radford High:

SchoolDigger ranks Radford High 152nd of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Radford High in the ranking list.)

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Radford City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Radford City Public Schools 59th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Radford High

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Rank History for all students at Radford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 49.88 152nd 308 50.6%
2006 63.19 66th 314 79.0%
2007 70.16 38th 313 87.9%
2008 64.10 67th 316 78.8%
2009 69.95 34th 313 89.1%
2010 56.22 123rd 317 61.2%
2011 58.51 111th 320 65.3%
2012 61.62 85th 321 73.5%
2013 53.75 124th 321 61.4%
2014 27.39 270th 322 16.1%
2015 30.57 264th 322 18.0%
2016 40.94 214th 321 33.3%
2017 39.56 216th 324 33.3%
2018 49.38 161st 326 50.6%
2019 58.31 98th 327 70.0%
2021 47.08 157th 327 52.0%
2022 50.17 151st 325 53.5%
2023 62.55 138th 326 57.7%
2024 58.65 152nd 329 53.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Radford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.96 171st 193 11.4%
2024 40.47 136th 198 31.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Radford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 47.94 182nd 320 43.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Radford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.59 89th 320 72.2%
2024 59.02 151st 322 53.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Radford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.45 129th 249 48.2%
2024 77.44 34th 253 86.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Radford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.95 171st 321 46.7%
2024 59.09 144th 322 55.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Radford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.27 96th 249 61.4%
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Rank History for White students at Radford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.42 180th 315 42.9%
2024 49.69 192nd 314 38.9%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Radford High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 550 550
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 508 508
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 460 460
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 460 460
1993 416 49 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1994 417 42 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1995 376 54 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1996 376 54 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1997 351 47 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1998 361 50 14 1 1 n/a n/a 0 427
1999 351 51 11 1 1 n/a n/a 0 415
2000 401 56 10 2 1 n/a n/a -4 466
2001 430 57 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2002 431 43 19 2 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2003 431 43 19 2 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2004 416 45 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2005 417 41 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2006 420 50 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2007 406 46 15 3 0 n/a n/a 2 472
2008 397 58 12 5 0 n/a n/a 4 476
2009 368 59 11 3 1 n/a n/a 0 442
2010 364 57 11 5 1 n/a n/a 0 438
2011 375 57 9 6 0 0 5 0 452
2012 370 54 8 8 1 0 12 0 453
2013 371 50 6 7 0 0 17 0 451
2014 372 42 8 9 0 0 24 0 455
2015 389 43 8 19 0 1 30 0 490
2016 400 38 8 18 0 1 30 0 495
2017 412 42 6 18 0 1 35 0 514
2018 399 46 4 26 0 1 32 0 508
2019 401 44 5 21 0 0 38 0 509
2020 383 52 8 18 0 0 36 0 497
2021 432 62 11 32 1 0 37 0 575
2022 556 110 41 50 2 2 68 0 829
2023 378 48 5 23 0 2 48 0 504
2024 373 56 3 28 0 1 44 0 505

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Radford High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 550 41.1 13.3 n/a
1990 508 42.9 11.8 n/a
1991 460 39.3 11.7 n/a
1992 460 40.0 11.5 n/a
1993 473 38.3 12.3 n/a
1994 467 45.5 n/a n/a
1995 443 n/a 0.0 6.8
1996 443 n/a 0.0 6.8
1997 414 n/a 0.0 5.8
1998 427 n/a 0.0 5.2
1999 415 41.0 10.1 7.2
2000 466 n/a 0.0 6.8
2001 504 41.2 12.2 8.5
2002 495 42.0 11.8 13.1
2003 495 42.0 11.8 13.1
2004 472 37.5 12.6 12.7
2005 472 37.5 12.6 18.9
2006 484 42.0 11.5 20.7
2007 472 43.3 10.9 19.1
2008 476 35.7 13.3 24.4
2009 442 35.7 12.4 25.3
2010 438 34.6 12.6 28.3
2011 452 33.1 13.6 30.1
2012 453 38.2 11.8 30.7
2013 451 41.0 11.0 31
2014 455 36.1 12.6 37.4
2015 490 38.0 12.8 38.2
2016 495 38.0 13.0 34.1
2017 514 39.4 13.0 36
2018 508 39.5 12.8 35.2
2019 509 40.2 12.6 32.6
2020 497 38.1 13.0 35.4
2021 575 71.1 8.0 n/a
2022 829 78.0 10.6 21.2
2023 504 42.7 11.7 42.1
2024 505 45.4 11.1 73.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Radford High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 550 41.1 13.3 n/a
1990 508 42.9 11.8 n/a
1991 460 39.3 11.7 n/a
1992 460 40.0 11.5 n/a
1993 473 38.3 12.3 n/a
1994 467 45.5 n/a n/a
1995 443 n/a 0.0 6.8
1996 443 n/a 0.0 6.8
1997 414 n/a 0.0 5.8
1998 427 n/a 0.0 5.2
1999 415 41.0 10.1 7.2
2000 466 n/a 0.0 6.8
2001 504 41.2 12.2 8.5
2002 495 42.0 11.8 13.1
2003 495 42.0 11.8 13.1
2004 472 37.5 12.6 12.7
2005 472 37.5 12.6 18.9
2006 484 42.0 11.5 20.7
2007 472 43.3 10.9 19.1
2008 476 35.7 13.3 24.4
2009 442 35.7 12.4 25.3
2010 438 34.6 12.6 28.3
2011 452 33.1 13.6 30.1
2012 453 38.2 11.8 30.7
2013 451 41.0 11.0 31
2014 455 36.1 12.6 37.4
2015 490 38.0 12.8 38.2
2016 495 38.0 13.0 34.1
2017 514 39.4 13.0 36
2018 508 39.5 12.8 35.2
2019 509 40.2 12.6 32.6
2020 497 38.1 13.0 35.4
2021 575 71.1 8.0 n/a
2022 829 78.0 10.6 21.2
2023 504 42.7 11.7 42.1
2024 505 45.4 11.1 73.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Radford High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $125 (1.1%) $11,193 (98.9%) $11,317
2020 $118 (1.0%) $11,248 (99.0%) $11,366
2021 $340 (3.2%) $10,273 (96.8%) $10,613

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Radford High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 98th of 327 High schoolsRanks 138th of 326 High schools
 12.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Radford High)5484
 30%
   End of Course Writing (Radford City Public Schools)5484
 30%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Radford High)8864
 24%
   End of Course Geometry (Radford City Public Schools)9073
 17%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Radford High)7269
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Radford City Public Schools)8673
 13%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Radford High)9597
 2%
   End of Course Algebra II (Radford City Public Schools)9597
 2%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Biology (Radford High)9568
 27%
   End of Course Biology (Radford City Public Schools)9568
 27%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Radford High)8071
 9%
   End of Course Earth Science (Radford City Public Schools)8474
 10%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Radford High)9192
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Radford City Public Schools)9192
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (Radford High)10059
 41%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course VA and US History (Radford High)8344
 39%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Radford High)8864
 24%
   End of Course World History I (Radford City Public Schools)8865
 23%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students509504
 1%
African American4448
 9.1%
American Indian00
Asian55
Hispanic2123
 9.5%
Pacific Islander02
White401378
 5.7%
Two or More Races3848
 26.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.6%42.1%
 9.5%


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Radford High ranks 152nd of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 505 students attended Radford High.

Radford High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Belle Heth Elementary
Elementary : McHarg Elementary
Middle : John N. Dalton Intermediate

Students at Radford High are 74% White, 11% African American, 9% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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