Blacksburg High School
School Overview
Blacksburg High School is a public school located in Blacksburg, Virginia. It is a school in Montgomery County Public Schools district.
According to the Virginia state assessment result, 92% of students are proficient in Math learning and 94% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,205 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 92 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,205 students are attending Blacksburg High School. By gender, there are 634 and 571 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Blacksburg High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 271 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Asian | 42 | 23 | 19 |
| Black | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| White | 206 | 112 | 94 |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| IDEA program | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 271 | 147 | 124 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 92 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Blacksburg High School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. 97.8% of teachers are certified. 95.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 92 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 90 | 97.8% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 2 | 2.2% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 2.2% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 2.2% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 301 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 35,685 Households |
| Population | 88,855 |
| Male | 50,664 |
| Female | 47,476 |
| Child Population | 18,728 |
| Total Housing Units | 40,264 Units |
| Average House Value | $227,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $992 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.10% |
| Average Household Income | $57,977 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 93.85% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Blacksburg High School offers 37 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 455 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 310 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Blacksburg High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 37 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 455 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 132 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 170 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 422 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 310 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Montgomery County Public Schools
In Montgomery County Public Schools, 21 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in BLACKSBURG, Virginia
5 private schools are serving students in BLACKSBURG, Virginia. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.