Serving 1,281 students in grades 9-12, Blacksburg High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,281 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10% in VA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 80% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 92% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 81% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Blacksburg High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blacksburg High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Blacksburg High School is ranked #76 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Blacksburg High School often compared to?
Blacksburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Christiansburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blacksburg High School?
The graduation rate of Blacksburg High School is 96%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Blacksburg High School?
1,281 students attend Blacksburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Blacksburg High School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blacksburg High School?
Blacksburg High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blacksburg High School offer ?
Blacksburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blacksburg High School part of?
In what neighborhood is Blacksburg High School located?
Blacksburg High School is located in the Hethwood Prices Fork neighborhood of Blacksburg, VA. There are 1 other public schools located in Hethwood Prices Fork.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,281 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 80% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 92% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 81% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
