Harrisonburg High

Summary:

Harrisonburg High is a public high school in Harrisonburg, Virginia, serving 1,951 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Harrisonburg City Public Schools district, which is ranked 126 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harrisonburg High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state. The school's academic performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students performing relatively well, but English Language Learners, students with disabilities, and those from low-income backgrounds struggling. Harrisonburg High's test scores are generally lower than state and district averages, particularly in subjects like Algebra I, Chemistry, and English Reading, though the school performs better in Geometry.

Compared to nearby high schools like Page County High, Fort Defiance High, and the schools in the Rockingham County Public Schools district, Harrisonburg High's performance is generally lower, with higher test scores and better subgroup outcomes. The school's high percentage of students from low-income families (79.34% free/reduced lunch) and relatively high student-teacher ratio of 14.5 may be contributing factors to its challenges, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to support its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1001 Garbers Church Road
       Harrisonburg, VA  22801


(540) 433-2652

District: Harrisonburg City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
308th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,922 Help


Feeder schools for Harrisonburg High:

Elementary:    Bluestone Elementary
    Keister Elementary
    Smithland Elementary
    Spotswood Elementary
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Middle:    Skyline Middle
    Thomas Harrison Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  1,951

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.2%
White:
29.6%
African American:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Harrisonburg High ranks worse than 93.6% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.37. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Harrisonburg High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.2%), White (29.6%), African American (10.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harrisonburg High is 14.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harrisonburg High is $7,922.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harrisonburg High:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrisonburg High 308th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Harrisonburg High in the ranking list.)

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Harrisonburg City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrisonburg City Public Schools 126th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Harrisonburg High

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Rank History for all students at Harrisonburg High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 52.60 134th 308 56.5%
2006 48.13 167th 314 46.8%
2007 46.31 171st 313 45.4%
2008 50.85 150th 316 52.5%
2009 42.46 202nd 313 35.5%
2010 50.20 167th 317 47.3%
2011 28.17 270th 320 15.6%
2012 22.13 289th 321 10.0%
2013 21.28 288th 321 10.3%
2014 38.88 219th 322 32.0%
2015 34.77 239th 322 25.8%
2016 31.26 257th 321 19.9%
2017 33.61 252nd 324 22.2%
2018 27.09 277th 326 15.0%
2019 30.90 272nd 327 16.8%
2021 20.57 281st 327 14.1%
2022 26.00 282nd 325 13.2%
2023 41.07 236th 326 27.6%
2024 22.37 308th 329 6.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Harrisonburg High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.02 177th 193 8.3%
2024 12.02 189th 198 4.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Harrisonburg High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.46 49th 97 49.5%
2024 23.07 113th 122 7.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harrisonburg High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 22.87 305th 320 4.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Harrisonburg High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.45 249th 320 22.2%
2024 20.73 303rd 322 5.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Harrisonburg High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.47 189th 249 24.1%
2024 15.37 236th 253 6.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Harrisonburg High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.35 195th 321 39.3%
2024 22.47 300th 322 6.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Harrisonburg High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.91 115th 240 52.1%
2024 28.99 213th 249 14.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harrisonburg High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.84 145th 232 37.5%
2024 20.07 219th 233 6.0%
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Rank History for White students at Harrisonburg High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.30 172nd 315 45.4%
2024 48.58 198th 314 36.9%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Harrisonburg High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 756 756
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 743 743
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 778 778
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 782 782
1993 744 75 14 10 1 n/a n/a 0 844
1994 747 80 17 29 1 n/a n/a 0 874
1995 769 78 33 52 0 n/a n/a 0 932
1996 769 78 33 52 0 n/a n/a 0 932
1997 786 93 42 63 0 n/a n/a 0 984
1998 794 89 44 57 0 n/a n/a 0 984
1999 767 84 59 77 1 n/a n/a 0 988
2000 777 78 52 77 0 n/a n/a -4 980
2001 823 103 38 112 0 n/a n/a 0 1076
2002 818 135 34 189 0 n/a n/a 0 1176
2003 818 135 34 189 0 n/a n/a 0 1176
2004 782 142 50 236 0 n/a n/a 0 1210
2005 770 131 55 301 0 n/a n/a 0 1257
2006 749 140 52 335 0 n/a n/a 0 1276
2007 784 156 65 376 0 n/a n/a 0 1381
2008 727 153 56 399 0 n/a n/a 0 1335
2009 666 154 52 416 1 n/a n/a 1 1290
2010 636 158 48 430 2 n/a n/a 2 1276
2011 659 152 58 429 5 1 24 0 1328
2012 649 150 63 433 3 0 27 0 1325
2013 660 162 76 444 3 0 30 0 1375
2014 666 187 60 482 5 0 27 0 1427
2015 600 184 58 643 2 0 33 0 1520
2016 647 201 58 705 4 0 35 0 1650
2017 658 212 56 778 5 0 49 0 1758
2018 634 213 69 820 2 0 60 0 1798
2019 649 222 68 868 1 0 61 0 1869
2020 613 221 68 915 0 1 68 0 1886
2021 600 204 58 949 0 2 76 0 1889
2022 583 200 54 995 1 2 88 0 1923
2023 577 210 46 1038 1 1 78 0 1951

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harrisonburg High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 756 58.2 12.9 n/a
1990 743 62.5 11.8 n/a
1991 778 62.9 12.3 n/a
1992 782 64.1 12.1 n/a
1993 844 64.2 13.1 n/a
1994 874 85.3 n/a n/a
1995 932 n/a 0.0 23.4
1996 932 n/a 0.0 23.4
1997 984 n/a 0.0 23.6
1998 984 n/a 0.0 23.6
1999 988 80.0 12.4 26.4
2000 980 n/a 0.0 23.7
2001 1076 88.0 12.2 24.8
2002 1176 108.4 10.8 30.4
2003 1176 108.4 10.8 30.4
2004 1210 97.7 12.4 33.5
2005 1257 97.7 12.9 40.3
2006 1276 103.0 12.4 40
2007 1381 102.4 13.5 42.9
2008 1335 90.2 14.8 41.6
2009 1290 89.8 14.4 46.7
2010 1276 88.9 14.3 53.2
2011 1328 91.7 14.4 55.6
2012 1325 100.7 13.1 57.9
2013 1375 97.9 14.0 60.8
2014 1427 107.0 13.3 63.8
2015 1520 117.0 12.9 64.1
2016 1650 114.0 14.4 66.2
2017 1758 119.3 14.7 66.5
2018 1798 121.3 14.8 66
2019 1869 127.0 14.7 65.4
2020 1886 128.4 14.6 65.3
2021 1889 128.1 14.7 n/a
2022 1923 123.2 15.5 64.1
2023 1951 134.0 14.5 79.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Harrisonburg High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 756 58.2 12.9 n/a
1990 743 62.5 11.8 n/a
1991 778 62.9 12.3 n/a
1992 782 64.1 12.1 n/a
1993 844 64.2 13.1 n/a
1994 874 85.3 n/a n/a
1995 932 n/a 0.0 23.4
1996 932 n/a 0.0 23.4
1997 984 n/a 0.0 23.6
1998 984 n/a 0.0 23.6
1999 988 80.0 12.4 26.4
2000 980 n/a 0.0 23.7
2001 1076 88.0 12.2 24.8
2002 1176 108.4 10.8 30.4
2003 1176 108.4 10.8 30.4
2004 1210 97.7 12.4 33.5
2005 1257 97.7 12.9 40.3
2006 1276 103.0 12.4 40
2007 1381 102.4 13.5 42.9
2008 1335 90.2 14.8 41.6
2009 1290 89.8 14.4 46.7
2010 1276 88.9 14.3 53.2
2011 1328 91.7 14.4 55.6
2012 1325 100.7 13.1 57.9
2013 1375 97.9 14.0 60.8
2014 1427 107.0 13.3 63.8
2015 1520 117.0 12.9 64.1
2016 1650 114.0 14.4 66.2
2017 1758 119.3 14.7 66.5
2018 1798 121.3 14.8 66
2019 1869 127.0 14.7 65.4
2020 1886 128.4 14.6 65.3
2021 1889 128.1 14.7 n/a
2022 1923 123.2 15.5 64.1
2023 1951 134.0 14.5 79.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Harrisonburg High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $222 (3.0%) $7,093 (97.0%) $7,315
2020 $302 (3.8%) $7,550 (96.1%) $7,853
2021 $355 (4.5%) $7,568 (95.5%) $7,922

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harrisonburg High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 272nd of 327 High schoolsRanks 236th of 326 High schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Geometry (Harrisonburg High)5966
 7%
   End of Course Geometry (Harrisonburg City Public Schools)6672
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Harrisonburg High)8172
 9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Harrisonburg City Public Schools)8779
 8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Harrisonburg High)9086
 4%
   End of Course Algebra II (Harrisonburg City Public Schools)9086
 4%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Harrisonburg High)740
 74%
   End of Course Chemistry (Harrisonburg City Public Schools)740
 74%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Harrisonburg High)7959
 20%
   End of Course Biology (Harrisonburg City Public Schools)7859
 19%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Harrisonburg High)7945
 34%
   End of Course Earth Science (Harrisonburg City Public Schools)7942
 37%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Harrisonburg High)7471
 3%
   End of Course English Reading (Harrisonburg City Public Schools)7470
 4%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (Harrisonburg High)5242
 10%
   End of Course Geography (Harrisonburg City Public Schools)5242
 10%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course VA and US History (Harrisonburg High)6436
 28%
   End of Course VA and US History (Harrisonburg City Public Schools)6536
 29%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Harrisonburg High)7461
 13%
   End of Course World History I (Harrisonburg City Public Schools)7461
 13%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Harrisonburg High)7536
 39%
   End of Course World History II (Harrisonburg City Public Schools)7436
 38%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students18691951
 4.4%
African American222210
 5.4%
American Indian11
Asian6846
 32.4%
Hispanic8681038
 19.6%
Pacific Islander01
White649577
 11.1%
Two or More Races6178
 27.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.4%79.3%
 13.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Harrisonburg High

Harrisonburg High ranks in the bottom 6.4% of Virginia high schools.

Harrisonburg High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bluestone Elementary
Elementary : Keister Elementary
Elementary : Smithland Elementary
Elementary : Spotswood Elementary
Elementary : Stone Spring Elementary
Elementary : Waterman Elementary
Middle : Skyline Middle
Middle : Thomas Harrison Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,951 students attended Harrisonburg High.

Students at Harrisonburg High are 53% Hispanic, 30% White, 11% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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