William Byrd High

wbhs.rcps.us/

1,134 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

William Byrd High School, located in Vinton, Virginia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Roanoke County Public Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community spirit, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture of Vinton. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, supplemented by a wide array of elective courses, Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities, and career and technical education programs that cater to diverse student interests and professional aspirations.

Beyond its academic offerings, William Byrd High School is widely recognized for its robust athletics program and vibrant extracurricular landscape. As a key fixture of the community, the school encourages student involvement in various clubs, arts programs, and organizations, which foster leadership skills and personal growth. By balancing a commitment to rigorous instruction with an active student life, the school strives to cultivate a supportive environment that encourages students to excel both in the classroom and in their future endeavors.

1,134

Total Students

73.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Byrd High
Demographic	Student Count
White	890
Hispanic	97
Black	69
Asian	20
Two or More	57
American Indian	1

White
890 (78.5%)
Hispanic
97 (8.6%)
Black
69 (6.1%)
Two or More
57 (5.0%)
Asian
20 (1.8%)
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)890-3090
Website:	http://wbhs.rcps.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,134
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	365
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 9 308

Grade 10 274

Grade 11 305

Grade 12 247