Serving 128 students in grades 6-12, R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus's student population of 128 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 140% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-59%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
87%
22%
White
8%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus often compared to?
R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campusis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus?
The graduation rate of R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus is 50%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus?
128 students attend R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus?
R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus offer ?
R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus part of?
R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus is part of Danville City School District.
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