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Parry McCluer High

PublicGrades 8–12
Buena Vista, Virginia · Buena Vista City Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students314
Student:Teacher3.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch90%
Title INo
Parry McCluer
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 485
314
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
90%+24.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
3.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
8–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Parry McCluer High is a public high serving grades 8–12 in Buena Vista, Virginia. The school enrolls 314 students. It is part of the Buena Vista City Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
3.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
90% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span8–12
DistrictBuena Vista City Public Schools
County51530
CityBuena Vista
ZIP24416
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510056000217

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment314

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %90%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)