The average student:teacher ratio in Virginia public high schools is approximately 15:1 (2024-25).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 3:1
11:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Public High Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Virginia (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Key Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
6404 Franconia Rd
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 313-4000
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 313-4000
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Kilmer Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
8102 Wolftrap Rd
Vienna, VA 22182
(571) 226-8440
Vienna, VA 22182
(571) 226-8440
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Richmond Career Education And Employment Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
4314 Crutchfield Street
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5037
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5037
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
W.o. Robey High School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
21328 Augusta Drive
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
228 Cleveland Street
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-5249
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-5249
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Tangier Combined
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
4375 School Lane
Tangier, VA 23440
(757) 891-2315
Tangier, VA 23440
(757) 891-2315
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Carver College And Career Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
12400 Branders Bridge Road
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6156
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6156
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Charles City County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 7-12
10039 Courthouse Rd
Charles City, VA 23030
(804) 829-9249
Charles City, VA 23030
(804) 829-9249
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Franklin Military Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-12
701 North 37th Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4968
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4968
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Mountain View High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
5775 Spindle Ct
Centreville, VA 20121
(703) 227-2316
Centreville, VA 20121
(703) 227-2316
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Surry County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
1675 Hollybush Rd
Dendron, VA 23839
(757) 267-2211
Dendron, VA 23839
(757) 267-2211
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Highland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-12
244 Myers/moon Rd
Monterey, VA 24465
(540) 468-6320
Monterey, VA 24465
(540) 468-6320
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Richmond Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
201 E Brookland Park Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 285-1015
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 285-1015
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Armstrong High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
2300 Cool Lane
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4449
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4449
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 7-12
17024 The Trail
King And Queen Court House, VA 23085
(804) 785-6102
King And Queen Court House, VA 23085
(804) 785-6102
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Rappahannock County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 8-12
12576 Lee Highway
Washington, VA 22747
(540) 227-0745
Washington, VA 22747
(540) 227-0745
Rank: #17 - 2717. - 27.
Castlewood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 8-12
304 Blue Devil Circle
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-9449
Castlewood, VA 24224
(276) 762-9449
Rank: #17 - 2717. - 27.
Craig County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-12
25239 Craigs Creek Road, Hwy 6
New Castle, VA 24127
(540) 864-5185
New Castle, VA 24127
(540) 864-5185
Rank: #17 - 2717. - 27.
Eastern Montgomery High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 9-12
4695 Crozier Rd
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-3010
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-3010
Rank: #17 - 2717. - 27.
John Marshall High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 9-12
4225 Old Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6052
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6052
Rank: #17 - 2717. - 27.
Northumberland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 9-12
201 Academic Lane
Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 580-5192
Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 580-5192
Rank: #17 - 2717. - 27.
Northwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 9-12
305 Panther Ln
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-7751
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-7751
Rank: #17 - 2717. - 27.
Park View High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 9-12
400 W Laurel Ave
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Rank: #17 - 2717. - 27.
Ridgeview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 9-12
310 Wolfpack Way
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 835-1600
Clintwood, VA 24228
(276) 835-1600
Rank: #17 - 2717. - 27.
Sussex Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 9-12
21394 Sussex Drive
Stony Creek, VA 23882
(434) 246-6051
Stony Creek, VA 23882
(434) 246-6051
Rank: #17 - 2717. - 27.
Twin Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 8-12
273 Titan Lane
Nickelsville, VA 24271
(276) 479-2185
Nickelsville, VA 24271
(276) 479-2185
Rank: #17 - 2717. - 27.
William Campbell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-12
474 William Campbell Dr
Naruna, VA 24576
(434) 376-2015
Naruna, VA 24576
(434) 376-2015
Rank: #28 - 5628. - 56.
Auburn High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 9-12
1650 Auburn School Dr
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 382-5160
Riner, VA 24149
(540) 382-5160
Rank: #28 - 5628. - 56.
Brooke Point High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 9-12
1700 Courthouse Rd
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6080
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6080
Rank: #28 - 5628. - 56.
Bryant High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 9-12
2709 Popkins Ln
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2001
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2001
Rank: #28 - 5628. - 56.
Buffalo Gap High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 9-12
1800 Buffalo Gap Hwy
Swoope, VA 24479
(540) 337-6021
Swoope, VA 24479
(540) 337-6021
Rank: #28 - 5628. - 56.
Charlottesville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 9-12
1400 Melbourne Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 245-2410
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 245-2410
Rank: #28 - 5628. - 56.
Chincoteague High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 6-12
4586 Main St
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-6166
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-6166
Rank: #28 - 5628. - 56.
Community Lab School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 6-12
1200 Forest Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-3090
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-3090
Rank: #28 - 5628. - 56.
Council High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 8-12
7608 Helen Henderson Hwy
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
Honaker, VA 24260
(276) 859-9329
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