Cave Spring High

Public 9-12

 3712 Chaparral Dr
       Roanoke, VA  24018


(540) 772-7550

District: Roanoke County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
11th of 326 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,564 Help


Feeder schools for Cave Spring High:

Elementary:    Back Creek Elementary
    Clearbrook Elementary
    Penn Forest Elementary
Middle:    Cave Spring Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  1,056

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.0%
African American:
6.5%
Hispanic:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.5% Help


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Compare Details Cave Spring High ranks better than 96.6% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the Roanoke County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.85. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78%), African American (6.5%), Hispanic (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Roanoke County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cave Spring High is 16.5, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Roanoke County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cave Spring High is $7,564. 3 high schools in the Roanoke County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Cave Spring High:

SchoolDigger ranks Cave Spring High 11th of 326 Virginia public high schools. (See Cave Spring High in the ranking list.)

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Roanoke County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Roanoke County Public Schools 10th of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cave Spring High

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Rank History for all students at Cave Spring High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 79.14 8th 308 97.4%
2006 72.24 26th 314 91.7%
2007 67.06 50th 313 84.0%
2008 69.55 44th 316 86.1%
2009 79.67 8th 313 97.4%
2010 81.68 4th 317 98.7%
2011 82.53 6th 320 98.1%
2012 78.67 13th 321 96.0%
2013 85.19 4th 321 98.8%
2014 82.24 6th 322 98.1%
2015 80.92 5th 322 98.4%
2016 81.21 5th 321 98.4%
2017 75.79 16th 324 95.1%
2018 72.80 22nd 326 93.3%
2019 73.65 27th 327 91.7%
2021 80.77 8th 327 97.6%
2022 75.51 21st 325 93.5%
2023 81.85 11th 326 96.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Cave Spring High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.39 23rd 320 92.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cave Spring High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.08 62nd 249 75.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Cave Spring High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.55 14th 321 95.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cave Spring High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.99 1st 120 99.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Cave Spring High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.89 53rd 240 77.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cave Spring High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.49 63rd 232 72.8%
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Rank History for White students at Cave Spring High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.54 24th 315 92.4%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, April 11, 2022

Open Quote I would rate this school poor. The only reason I do not give it 1 star is because there are staff members who are very good. Overall, the teachers educate by video. They are often absent. They do not encourage or motivate the students. They have almost no expectation for the students except that they turn their work in. It does not matter if it is late or incomplete because they will likely get full credit regardless. The teachers mostly seem to grade on the expectation that the students just show up and put their name on assignments. Alcohol abuse, sexual activity (I'm not talking kissing or holding hands) in the hallways and bathrooms, fights, teachers cussing or screaming, property damage, and drug use in bathrooms is rampant at this school. Students are given large amounts of free time during class to do whatever they want without any supervision. Most teachers and administration do not care about parent concerns. I have seen a teacher belittle an autistic kids and encourage the students to do so also, but this teacher does not care what parents have to say. In fact, many of the teachers do not even bother to respond to parent concerns, and when they do, they are often rude. There are some really great teachers at CSHS, but they represent a very small percentage of students. The facility is very nice, but I would recommend you send your student elsewhere. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cave Spring 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 1245 1245
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1215 1215
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1141 1141
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1145 1145
1993 1106 26 26 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1164
1994 1120 27 27 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1180
1995 1141 27 33 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1207
1996 1141 27 33 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1207
1997 1181 20 32 4 3 n/a n/a 0 1240
1998 1181 30 28 5 4 n/a n/a 0 1248
1999 1127 20 32 5 4 n/a n/a 0 1188
2000 1143 27 27 8 4 n/a n/a -4 1205
2001 1134 25 31 11 3 n/a n/a 0 1204
2002 938 21 21 14 1 n/a n/a 0 995
2003 938 21 21 14 1 n/a n/a 0 995
2004 761 13 19 7 0 n/a n/a 0 800
2005 767 18 20 12 0 n/a n/a 0 817
2006 830 14 26 16 1 n/a n/a 0 887
2007 824 20 35 20 1 n/a n/a 0 900
2008 795 29 27 29 0 n/a n/a 0 880
2009 796 26 30 22 1 n/a n/a 0 875
2010 775 34 27 25 1 n/a n/a 0 862
2011 682 28 33 38 1 1 49 0 832
2012 723 23 39 25 1 1 38 0 850
2013 765 33 41 27 1 1 33 0 901
2014 817 39 43 26 1 0 30 0 956
2015 833 44 43 37 0 0 31 0 988
2016 860 44 44 41 0 0 34 0 1023
2017 863 45 46 47 0 1 48 0 1050
2018 826 53 45 46 0 1 52 0 1023
2019 821 63 56 39 0 1 47 0 1027
2020 787 56 56 38 0 1 48 0 986
2021 797 58 49 50 0 0 45 0 999
2022 802 61 53 65 0 0 42 0 1023
2023 824 69 56 60 1 0 46 0 1056

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 Cave Spring High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1245 79.6 15.6 n/a
1990 1215 81.2 14.9 n/a
1991 1141 75.0 15.2 n/a
1992 1145 76.4 14.9 n/a
1993 1164 77.9 14.9 n/a
1994 1180 151.8 n/a 1.4
1995 1207 n/a 0.0 1.2
1996 1207 n/a 0.0 1.2
1997 1240 n/a 0.0 1.9
1998 1248 n/a 0.0 2.1
1999 1188 101.0 11.8 1.9
2000 1205 n/a 0.0 2
2001 1204 85.8 14.0 1.7
2002 995 89.8 11.1 2.8
2003 995 89.8 11.1 2.8
2004 800 69.7 11.5 7.3
2005 817 65.6 12.5 8.1
2006 887 76.0 11.7 9.1
2007 900 60.5 14.9 9.3
2008 880 40.9 21.5 10.6
2009 875 40.5 21.6 9
2010 862 36.7 23.4 12.4
2011 832 38.5 21.5 12.6
2012 850 63.9 13.2 18.2
2013 901 63.0 14.2 15.1
2014 956 64.5 14.8 16.2
2015 988 71.0 13.9 13.8
2016 1023 66.0 15.5 13.7
2017 1050 71.0 14.7 12.8
2018 1023 71.6 14.2 18
2019 1027 73.1 14.0 17.8
2020 986 68.7 14.3 15.9
2021 999 63.9 15.6 n/a
2022 1023 69.1 14.7 15.3
2023 1056 63.7 16.5 22.5

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 Cave Spring High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1245 79.6 15.6 n/a
1990 1215 81.2 14.9 n/a
1991 1141 75.0 15.2 n/a
1992 1145 76.4 14.9 n/a
1993 1164 77.9 14.9 n/a
1994 1180 151.8 n/a 1.4
1995 1207 n/a 0.0 1.2
1996 1207 n/a 0.0 1.2
1997 1240 n/a 0.0 1.9
1998 1248 n/a 0.0 2.1
1999 1188 101.0 11.8 1.9
2000 1205 n/a 0.0 2
2001 1204 85.8 14.0 1.7
2002 995 89.8 11.1 2.8
2003 995 89.8 11.1 2.8
2004 800 69.7 11.5 7.3
2005 817 65.6 12.5 8.1
2006 887 76.0 11.7 9.1
2007 900 60.5 14.9 9.3
2008 880 40.9 21.5 10.6
2009 875 40.5 21.6 9
2010 862 36.7 23.4 12.4
2011 832 38.5 21.5 12.6
2012 850 63.9 13.2 18.2
2013 901 63.0 14.2 15.1
2014 956 64.5 14.8 16.2
2015 988 71.0 13.9 13.8
2016 1023 66.0 15.5 13.7
2017 1050 71.0 14.7 12.8
2018 1023 71.6 14.2 18
2019 1027 73.1 14.0 17.8
2020 986 68.7 14.3 15.9
2021 999 63.9 15.6 n/a
2022 1023 69.1 14.7 15.3
2023 1056 63.7 16.5 22.5

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 Cave Spring High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $170 (2.2%) $7,715 (97.8%) $7,886
2020 $194 (2.4%) $7,973 (97.6%) $8,166
2021 $99 (1.3%) $7,465 (98.7%) $7,564

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cave Spring High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 27th of 327 High schoolsRanks 11th of 326 High schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Geometry (Cave Spring High)9198
 7%
   End of Course Geometry (Roanoke County Public Schools)9194
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Cave Spring High)8392
 9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Roanoke County Public Schools)9494
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Cave Spring High)96100
 4%
   End of Course Algebra II (Roanoke County Public Schools)9699
 3%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Biology (Cave Spring High)9382
 11%
   End of Course Biology (Roanoke County Public Schools)8981
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Cave Spring High)9191
   End of Course Earth Science (Roanoke County Public Schools)8683
 3%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Cave Spring High)9495
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Roanoke County Public Schools)9391
 2%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (Cave Spring High)9275
 17%
   End of Course Geography (Roanoke County Public Schools)8164
 17%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course VA and US History (Cave Spring High)8138
 43%
   End of Course VA and US History (Roanoke County Public Schools)7545
 30%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Cave Spring High)10098
 2%
   End of Course World History I (Roanoke County Public Schools)9885
 13%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Cave Spring High)9355
 38%
   End of Course World History II (Roanoke County Public Schools)8836
 52%
   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 Students10271056
 2.8%
African American6369
 9.5%
American Indian01
Asian5656
Hispanic3960
 53.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White821824
 0.4%
Two or More Races4746
 2.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.8%22.5%
 4.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cave Spring High

Cave Spring High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Back Creek Elementary
Elementary : Clearbrook Elementary
Elementary : Penn Forest Elementary
Middle : Cave Spring Middle

Yes! Cave Spring High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 11th of 326 Virginia high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,056 students attended Cave Spring High.

Students at Cave Spring High are 78% White, 7% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.


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