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Blacksburg High School

3401 Bruin Lane
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 1,321 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 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,321 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in VA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 92% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Blacksburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Blacksburg High School's student population of 1,321 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,321 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#76 out of 1792 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Blacksburg High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
80%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Blacksburg High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
92%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blacksburg High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
81%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
8%
7%
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Hispanic
7%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Blacksburg High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Blacksburg High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
75%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Blacksburg High School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
6%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Blacksburg High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.43
This chart displays the diversity score of Blacksburg High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
96%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Blacksburg High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Blacksburg High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Blacksburg High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blacksburg High School's ranking?
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?
1,321 students attend Blacksburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Blacksburg High School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% 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 16:1, which is higher than 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?
Blacksburg High School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,321 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 96% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 92% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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