Staunton High

Summary:

Staunton High is a public high school in Staunton, Virginia, serving 822 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Staunton City Public Schools district, which is ranked 31 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Staunton High stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 61.19% White, 16.06% African American, 8.52% Hispanic, 1.22% Asian, and 12.65% two or more races. The school also demonstrates strong academic performance, outperforming the state and district averages in several subject areas, including 11th grade writing, 9th grade geometry, algebra, and biology. Over the past few years, Staunton High has steadily improved its statewide ranking, climbing from 209 out of 327 Virginia high schools in 2020-2021 to 142 out of 329 schools in 2023-2024, earning a 3-star rating.

However, Staunton High faces some challenges, including a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 99.03% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, ranking highly for Hispanic and disabled students but lower for African American and multi-racial students. While Staunton High outperforms the state and district averages in several areas, it lags behind some of the nearby high-performing schools in the Augusta County Public Schools district, such as Riverheads High and Fort Defiance High.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1301 N Coalter St
       Staunton, VA  24401-2598


(540) 332-3926

District: Staunton City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
142nd of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,356 Help


Feeder schools for Staunton High:

Elementary:    Arthur R. Ware Elementary
    Bessie Weller Elementary
    Thomas C. McSwain Elementary
Middle:    Shelburne Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  822

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.2%
African American:
16.1%
Two or more races:
12.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Staunton High ranks better than 56.8% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.68. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Staunton High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 high 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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Staunton High is $8,356.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Staunton High:

SchoolDigger ranks Staunton High 142nd of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Staunton High in the ranking list.)

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Staunton City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Staunton City Public Schools 31st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Staunton High

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Rank History for all students at Staunton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 48.48 165th 308 46.4%
2006 47.56 171st 314 45.5%
2007 41.60 205th 313 34.5%
2008 40.05 216th 316 31.6%
2009 37.68 223rd 313 28.8%
2010 43.24 209th 317 34.1%
2011 50.50 156th 320 51.3%
2012 49.66 163rd 321 49.2%
2013 48.59 160th 321 50.2%
2014 44.69 181st 322 43.8%
2015 29.48 268th 322 16.8%
2016 42.40 204th 321 36.4%
2017 37.92 227th 324 29.9%
2018 37.66 232nd 326 28.8%
2019 35.90 243rd 327 25.7%
2021 37.49 209th 327 36.1%
2022 53.20 131st 325 59.7%
2023 59.68 149th 326 54.3%
2024 60.68 142nd 329 56.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Staunton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.43 124th 193 35.8%
2024 40.95 132nd 198 33.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Staunton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.09 131st 320 59.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Staunton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.92 149th 320 53.4%
2024 67.23 99th 322 69.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Staunton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.17 144th 249 42.2%
2024 62.46 86th 253 66.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Staunton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.95 121st 321 62.3%
2024 56.94 155th 322 51.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Staunton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.01 158th 240 34.2%
2024 41.41 175th 249 29.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Staunton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.14 111th 232 52.2%
2024 60.99 78th 233 66.5%
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Rank History for White students at Staunton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.23 151st 315 52.1%
2024 58.04 140th 314 55.4%
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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 Staunton 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 873 873
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 783 783
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 775 775
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 779 779
1993 598 150 5 2 2 n/a n/a 0 757
1994 608 155 3 5 3 n/a n/a 0 774
1995 618 165 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 793
1996 618 165 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 793
1997 642 159 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 809
1998 626 183 5 3 2 n/a n/a 0 819
1999 638 189 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 839
2000 625 196 9 5 2 n/a n/a -4 833
2001 619 214 10 7 1 n/a n/a 0 851
2002 581 200 8 13 0 n/a n/a 0 802
2003 581 200 8 13 0 n/a n/a 0 802
2004 595 196 9 18 2 n/a n/a 0 820
2005 597 191 10 19 2 n/a n/a 0 819
2006 603 197 13 18 0 n/a n/a 0 831
2007 643 207 13 14 1 n/a n/a 0 878
2008 598 205 11 14 1 n/a n/a 0 829
2009 601 197 7 9 1 n/a n/a 0 815
2010 601 191 8 10 2 n/a n/a 2 814
2011 539 144 4 19 5 0 44 0 755
2012 526 136 8 23 3 0 45 0 741
2013 543 131 9 24 3 1 46 0 757
2014 526 124 10 25 2 0 49 0 736
2015 545 142 12 23 3 0 50 0 775
2016 502 147 8 33 4 0 57 0 751
2017 497 133 4 46 3 0 64 0 747
2018 494 138 8 44 2 0 69 0 755
2019 513 120 13 50 0 0 75 0 771
2020 527 128 12 45 0 0 80 0 792
2021 522 120 11 47 2 0 86 0 788
2022 532 131 15 65 3 0 94 0 840
2023 503 132 10 70 3 0 104 0 822

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 Staunton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 873 58.5 14.9 n/a
1990 783 57.9 13.5 n/a
1991 775 56.1 13.8 n/a
1992 779 57.1 13.6 n/a
1993 757 57.3 13.2 n/a
1994 774 75.2 n/a n/a
1995 793 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 793 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 809 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 819 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 839 62.8 13.4 0
2000 833 n/a 0.0 18.5
2001 851 56.8 15.0 26.4
2002 802 78.0 10.3 26.9
2003 802 78.0 10.3 26.9
2004 820 59.5 13.8 28.5
2005 819 59.0 13.9 28.1
2006 831 59.0 14.1 30.8
2007 878 49.8 17.6 29.8
2008 829 37.8 21.9 34.6
2009 815 39.4 20.7 33.3
2010 814 37.3 21.8 37.2
2011 755 42.2 17.8 38.1
2012 741 61.8 11.9 36.3
2013 757 64.4 11.7 44.6
2014 736 69.9 10.5 43.1
2015 775 62.0 12.5 43
2016 751 62.0 12.1 42.6
2017 747 64.2 11.6 41.4
2018 755 64.3 11.7 45.7
2019 771 61.8 12.4 46.3
2020 792 54.9 14.4 37.9
2021 788 53.0 14.8 n/a
2022 840 53.5 15.6 35.7
2023 822 53.0 15.5 99

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 Staunton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 873 58.5 14.9 n/a
1990 783 57.9 13.5 n/a
1991 775 56.1 13.8 n/a
1992 779 57.1 13.6 n/a
1993 757 57.3 13.2 n/a
1994 774 75.2 n/a n/a
1995 793 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 793 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 809 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 819 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 839 62.8 13.4 0
2000 833 n/a 0.0 18.5
2001 851 56.8 15.0 26.4
2002 802 78.0 10.3 26.9
2003 802 78.0 10.3 26.9
2004 820 59.5 13.8 28.5
2005 819 59.0 13.9 28.1
2006 831 59.0 14.1 30.8
2007 878 49.8 17.6 29.8
2008 829 37.8 21.9 34.6
2009 815 39.4 20.7 33.3
2010 814 37.3 21.8 37.2
2011 755 42.2 17.8 38.1
2012 741 61.8 11.9 36.3
2013 757 64.4 11.7 44.6
2014 736 69.9 10.5 43.1
2015 775 62.0 12.5 43
2016 751 62.0 12.1 42.6
2017 747 64.2 11.6 41.4
2018 755 64.3 11.7 45.7
2019 771 61.8 12.4 46.3
2020 792 54.9 14.4 37.9
2021 788 53.0 14.8 n/a
2022 840 53.5 15.6 35.7
2023 822 53.0 15.5 99

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 Staunton High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $197 (2.4%) $7,979 (97.6%) $8,176
2020 $190 (2.3%) $8,188 (97.7%) $8,378
2021 $451 (5.4%) $7,905 (94.6%) $8,356

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Staunton High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 243rd of 327 High schoolsRanks 149th of 326 High schools
 28.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Staunton High)8583
 2%
   End of Course Writing (Staunton City Public Schools)8582
 3%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Staunton High)7078
 8%
   End of Course Geometry (Staunton City Public Schools)7576
 1%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Staunton High)7869
 9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Staunton City Public Schools)8473
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Staunton High)9388
 5%
   End of Course Algebra II (Staunton City Public Schools)9388
 5%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Staunton High)94100
 6%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Staunton High)7872
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Staunton City Public Schools)7872
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Staunton High)7867
 11%
   End of Course Earth Science (Staunton City Public Schools)7867
 11%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Staunton High)8288
 6%
   End of Course English Reading (Staunton City Public Schools)8288
 6%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course VA and US History (Staunton High)5336
 17%
   End of Course VA and US History (Staunton City Public Schools)5337
 16%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Staunton High)6171
 10%
   End of Course World History I (Staunton City Public Schools)6071
 11%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Staunton High)6131
 30%
   End of Course World History II (Staunton City Public Schools)6130
 31%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students771822
 6.6%
African American120132
 10%
American Indian03
Asian1310
 23.1%
Hispanic5070
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White513503
 1.9%
Two or More Races75104
 38.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.3%99%
 52.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Staunton High

In the 2022-23 school year, 822 students attended Staunton High.

Staunton High ranks 142nd of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Staunton High are 61% White, 16% African American, 13% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Staunton High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Arthur R. Ware Elementary
Elementary : Bessie Weller Elementary
Elementary : Thomas C. McSwain Elementary
Middle : Shelburne Middle


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