Radford High

rhs.rcps.org/

506 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Radford High School, located at 50 Dalton Dr in Radford, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Radford City Public Schools district. Situated in a close-knit community adjacent to Radford University, the school typically maintains a strong academic reputation, often prioritizing a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum alongside comprehensive vocational and extracurricular opportunities. Its location allows the school to leverage resources from the nearby university, often fostering an environment that encourages academic achievement and community engagement.

Beyond its academic focus, Radford High School is widely recognized for its robust athletics program and a strong sense of school spirit, frequently serving as a central hub for community life in Radford. The school offers a diverse range of clubs, arts programs, and competitive sports teams that aim to develop well-rounded students. With a commitment to preparing graduates for both higher education and the modern workforce, the institution emphasizes small-town values while striving to meet contemporary educational standards.

506

Total Students

41.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Radford High
Demographic	Student Count
White	356
Hispanic	38
Black	60
Asian	4
Two or More	47
Pacific Islander	1

White
356 (70.4%)
Black
60 (11.9%)
Two or More
47 (9.3%)
Hispanic
38 (7.5%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Radford City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)731-3649
Website:	http://rhs.rcps.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	506
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 124

Grade 10 131

Grade 11 122

Grade 12 129