Serving 37 students in grades 6-12, R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Graduation Rate: 60-69%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus's student population of 37 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)11-19%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-59%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
100%
22%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)60-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% VA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus?
The graduation rate of R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus is 60-69%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 87%.
How many students attend R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus?
37 students attend R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus?
R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus offer ?
R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus part of?
R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus is part of Danville City School District.
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