Cave Spring High

cshs.rcps.us/

1,046 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cave Spring High School, located in Roanoke, Virginia, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Roanoke County Public Schools district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a robust extracurricular program, the school serves as a central hub for the Cave Spring community. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous core coursework, advanced placement opportunities, and diverse elective options.

Beyond its academic focus, Cave Spring High is well-regarded for its long-standing tradition of athletic and extracurricular achievement. The school provides students with a wide array of clubs, fine arts programs, and competitive sports teams, fostering an environment that encourages school spirit and holistic student development. With its focus on community involvement and student engagement, Cave Spring remains a cornerstone of the Roanoke region, dedicated to cultivating responsible and prepared graduates.

1,046

Total Students

67.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cave Spring High
Demographic	Student Count
White	800
Hispanic	59
Black	67
Asian	76
Two or More	43
American Indian	1

White
800 (76.5%)
Asian
76 (7.3%)
Black
67 (6.4%)
Hispanic
59 (5.6%)
Two or More
43 (4.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Roanoke County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)772-7550
Website:	http://cshs.rcps.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,046
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 9 282

Grade 10 261

Grade 11 259

Grade 12 244