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Public High Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Virginia

The average student-teacher ratio in Virginia public high schools is approximately 14:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 2:1 10:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1

Public High Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Virginia (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Key Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
6404 Franconia Rd
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 313-4000
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Kilmer Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
8102 Wolftrap Rd
Vienna, VA 22182
(571) 226-8440
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Virginia School For The Deaf And The Blind
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
104 Vsdb Dr.
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Rank: #44.
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
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Tangier Combined
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
4375 School Lane
Tangier, VA 23440
(757) 891-2315
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
W.o. Robey High School
(Math: ≥80%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
21328 Augusta Drive
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Bryant High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
2709 Popkins Ln
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2001
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Carver College And Career Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
12400 Branders Bridge Road
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6156
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Charles City County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 7-12
10039 Courthouse Rd
Charles City, VA 23030
(804) 829-9249
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Franklin Military Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-12
701 North 37th Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8526
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Richmond Virtual Academy
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-12
301 N. 9th Street
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 310-0066
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Surry County High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
1675 Hollybush Rd
Dendron, VA 23839
(757) 267-2211
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
York River Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
9300 Geo. Washington Mem. Hwy.
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 898-0516
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Highland High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-12
244 Myers/moon Rd
Monterey, VA 24465
(540) 468-6320
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Mountain View High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
5775 Spindle Ct
Centreville, VA 20121
(703) 227-2316
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Virginia Virtual Academy At Salem
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-12
510 South College Ave
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 389-0130
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Chincoteague High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-12
4586 Main St
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-6166
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Richmond Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-12
119 West Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Richmond Community High School
(Reading: ≥90%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 9-12
201 E Brookland Park Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4332
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Armstrong High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
2300 Cool Lane
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4449
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Northwood High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
305 Panther Ln
Saltville, VA 24370
(276) 496-7751
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Open High School
(Reading: ≥80%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
600 S Pine St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4661
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Richlands High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
138 Tornado Alley
Richlands, VA 24641
(276) 964-4602
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Salem High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
400 Spartan Dr
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-2437
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
William Campbell High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 6-12
474 William Campbell Dr
Naruna, VA 24576
(434) 376-2015
Rank: #26 - 4226. - 42.
Achievable Dream Middle/high
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-12
5720 Marshall Ave.
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 283-7820
Rank: #26 - 4226. - 42.
Altavista High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-12
904 Bedford Avenue
Altavista, VA 24517
(434) 369-4768
Rank: #26 - 4226. - 42.
Community Lab School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-12
1200 Forest Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-3090
Rank: #26 - 4226. - 42.
Craig County High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-12
25239 Craigs Creek Road, Hwy 6
New Castle, VA 24127
(540) 864-5185
Rank: #26 - 4226. - 42.
Dinwiddie County High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 9-12
11501 Boisseau Road
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4280
Rank: #26 - 4226. - 42.
Eastern Montgomery High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 9-12
4695 Crozier Rd
Elliston, VA 24087
(540) 268-3010
Rank: #26 - 4226. - 42.
Franklin County High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 9-12
700 Tanyard Rd
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-0221
Rank: #26 - 4226. - 42.
Franklin High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 7-12
310 Crescent Drive
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-5187
Rank: #26 - 4226. - 42.
Galileo Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 9-12
230 S. Ridge St.
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 773-8186
Rank: #26 - 4226. - 42.
John Marshall High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 9-12
4225 Old Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6052
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