HARRISONBURG HIGH

1001 Garbers Church Road
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

1,951 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Harrisonburg High School, located at 1001 Garbers Church Road in Harrisonburg, Virginia, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Harrisonburg City Public Schools district. The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum, including a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and robust fine arts and athletic departments that encourage well-rounded student development.

Beyond its academic offerings, Harrisonburg High School is recognized for its unique "Blue Streak" spirit and its emphasis on community engagement. The campus features modern facilities designed to support collaborative learning, technology integration, and extracurricular activities. By prioritizing both academic excellence and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the global workforce, reflecting the vibrant and multicultural character of the surrounding Harrisonburg community.

1,951

Total Students

134.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARRISONBURG HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	577
Hispanic	1,038
Black	210
Asian	46
Two or More	78
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,038 (53.2 %)
White
577 (29.6 %)
Black
210 (10.8 %)
Two or More
78 (4.0 %)
Asian
46 (2.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Harrisonburg City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)433-2652
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,951
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	134.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	866
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 9 560

Grade 10 506

Grade 11 450

Grade 12 435