Harrisonburg High School
School Overview
Harrisonburg High School is a public school located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It is a school in Harrisonburg City Public Schools district.
According to the Virginia state assessment result, 80% of students are proficient in Math learning and 74% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,800 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 142 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,800 students are attending Harrisonburg High School. By gender, there are 955 and 845 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Harrisonburg High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 188 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 22 | 8 | 14 |
| Asian | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Black | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| White | 136 | 73 | 63 |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| IDEA program | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Total | 188 | 96 | 92 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 142 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Harrisonburg High School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. 97.9% of teachers are certified. 83.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 142 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 139 | 97.9% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 3 | 2.1% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 8 | 5.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 16 | 11.3% |
| School counselors | 11 | Students per counselor: 164 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 16,723 Households |
| Population | 45,953 |
| Male | 25,548 |
| Female | 27,725 |
| Child Population | 10,464 |
| Total Housing Units | 18,261 Units |
| Average House Value | $203,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $883 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.90% |
| Average Household Income | $46,679 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.59% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Harrisonburg High School offers 28 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 351 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 10 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Harrisonburg High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 28 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 351 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 64 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 113 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 313 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 10 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Harrisonburg City Public Schools
In Harrisonburg City Public Schools, 10 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in HARRISONBURG, Virginia
5 private schools are serving students in HARRISONBURG, Virginia. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.