The average student:teacher ratio in Virginia public high schools is approximately 14:1 (2025).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
10:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Public High Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Virginia (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
York River Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
9300 Geo. Washington Mem. Hwy.
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0516
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0516
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bruton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
185 East Rochambeau Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-4050
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 220-4050
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Key Center
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
6404 Franconia Rd
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 313-4000
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 313-4000
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Kilmer Center
Special Education 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: #4 - 94. - 9.
Parry Mccluer High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 8-12
100 Bradford Drive
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-2127
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-2127
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Richmond Career Education And Employment 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: #4 - 94. - 9.
Tabb High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
4431 Big Bethel Rd
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 867-7400
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 867-7400
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
104 Vsdb Dr.
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
York High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
9300 Geo Wash Mem Hwy
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0354
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0354
Rank: #1010.
Grafton High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
403 Grafton Dr
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0530
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0530
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Tangier Combined
(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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
21328 Augusta Drive
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Charles City County High 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: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Highland High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-12
244 Myers/moon Rd
Monterey, VA 24465
(540) 468-6320
Monterey, VA 24465
(540) 468-6320
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Surry County High 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: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Carver College And Career Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
12400 Branders Bridge Road
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6156
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6156
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Mountain View High School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
5775 Spindle Ct
Centreville, VA 20121
(703) 227-2316
Centreville, VA 20121
(703) 227-2316
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-12
301 N. 9th Street
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 310-0066
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 310-0066
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-12
15 S. Oak Avenue
Highland Springs, VA 23074
(804) 652-3600
Highland Springs, VA 23074
(804) 652-3600
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Franklin Military Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-12
701 North 37th Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4968
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4968
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Bryant High School
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
2709 Popkins Ln
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2001
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2001
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Dinwiddie County High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
11501 Boisseau Road
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4280
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4280
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Nandua High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
26350 Lankford Highway
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-4514
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-4514
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Park View High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
400 W Laurel Ave
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Poquoson High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
51 Odd Rd
Poquoson, VA 23662
(757) 868-7123
Poquoson, VA 23662
(757) 868-7123
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Richmond Community High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
201 E Brookland Park Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 285-1015
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 285-1015
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: K-12
510 South College Ave
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 389-0130
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 389-0130
Rank: #28 - 4228. - 42.
Armstrong High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 9-12
2300 Cool Lane
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4449
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4449
Rank: #28 - 4228. - 42.
Central High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
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: #28 - 4228. - 42.
Colonial Forge High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 9-12
550 Courthouse Rd
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6115
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6115
Rank: #28 - 4228. - 42.
Community Lab School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-12
1200 Forest Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-3090
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-3090
Rank: #28 - 4228. - 42.
Craig County High 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: #28 - 4228. - 42.
Cumberland High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 9-12
15 School Rd
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-4212
Cumberland, VA 23040
(804) 492-4212
Rank: #28 - 4228. - 42.
Eastern Montgomery High 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: #28 - 4228. - 42.
Fort Chiswell High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 9-12
#1 Pioneer Trail
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 637-3437
Max Meadows, VA 24360
(276) 637-3437
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Virginia average public high schools student:teacher ratio?
The Virginia average public high schools student:teacher ratio is 14:1 for 2025.
What are the public high schools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Virginia?
The best top ranked public high schools in Virginia include York River Academy, Bruton High School and Key Center.
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