Northside High

6758 Northside High School Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019

nhs.rcps.us/

919 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Northside High School, located in Roanoke, Virginia, is a prominent secondary institution within the Roanoke County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a comprehensive educational experience. The campus offers a wide array of rigorous coursework, including Advanced Placement (AP) and dual-enrollment opportunities, designed to prepare students for success in higher education and their future professional careers.

Beyond its academic focus, Northside High School is deeply invested in fostering a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs. The school prides itself on cultivating a supportive community atmosphere, often emphasizing school spirit and civic engagement. By balancing a structured learning environment with robust student development initiatives, Northside aims to empower its students to become productive and responsible members of the local and global community.

919

Total Students

61.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northside High
Demographic	Student Count
White	469
Hispanic	143
Black	179
Asian	58
Two or More	67
Pacific Islander	3

White
469 (51.0%)
Black
179 (19.5%)
Hispanic
143 (15.6%)
Two or More
67 (7.3%)
Asian
58 (6.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)

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)561-8155
Website:	http://nhs.rcps.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	919
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	627
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 9 234

Grade 10 237

Grade 11 202

Grade 12 246