R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus

School Overview
J.M. Langston Focus School, located in Danville, Virginia, serves as a specialized educational environment within the Danville Public Schools district. The school is designed to offer a unique focus that differentiates it from traditional neighborhood schools, often emphasizing specific academic themes or instructional models intended to foster student engagement and improve educational outcomes. By maintaining a targeted mission, the school aims to provide a structured learning experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for future academic transitions.

The school is committed to community-centered education, leveraging its position on Cleveland Street to serve local families. Through its official web presence, the school emphasizes clear communication with parents and stakeholders, providing essential resources, academic calendars, and information regarding its specific programs. Overall, J.M. Langston Focus School operates as a key component of the district’s broader strategy to offer specialized learning pathways, ensuring that students have access to a focused curriculum within a supportive, local setting.
163
Total Students
12.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus
Demographic Student Count
White10
Hispanic4
Black143
Two or More6
  • Black
    143 (87.7%)
  • White
    10 (6.1%)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.7%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.5%)
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: Danville City Public Schools
Phone: (434)799-5249
Website: http://web.dps.k12.va.us/jmlfs/
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 163
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 101
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 2
Grade 7 17
Grade 8 27
Grade 9 34
Grade 10 42
Grade 11 29
Grade 12 12

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus
Grade Student Count
Grade 62
Grade 717
Grade 827
Grade 934
Grade 1042
Grade 1129
Grade 1212
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female6640.5%
Male9759.5%