Blacksburg High

bhs.mcps.org

1,325 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Blacksburg High School, located in Blacksburg, Virginia, serves as the primary public secondary school for the local community and is a key institution within the Montgomery County Public Schools system. Known for its strong academic reputation, the school offers a rigorous curriculum that includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and comprehensive college-preparatory programs. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and extracurricular involvement.

Beyond its academic focus, Blacksburg High boasts a vibrant campus culture characterized by a wide array of athletic programs, performing arts, and student-led clubs. Given its proximity to Virginia Tech, the school often benefits from a community atmosphere that places a high value on education and innovation. With a commitment to preparing students for life after graduation—whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or the workforce—Blacksburg High remains a central hub for student development and community pride in the New River Valley.

1,325

Total Students

88.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blacksburg High
Demographic	Student Count
White	941
Hispanic	126
Black	51
Asian	127
Two or More	74
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
941 (71.0%)
Asian
127 (9.6%)
Hispanic
126 (9.5%)
Two or More
74 (5.6%)
Black
51 (3.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)951-5706
Website:	http://bhs.mcps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	280
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 345

Grade 10 326

Grade 11 329

Grade 12 325