R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus

Summary:

R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus is a small public high school serving grades 6-12 in Danville, Virginia, with a student population that is 100% African American.

Despite being part of the Danville City Public Schools district, R.I.S.E Academy consistently ranks near the bottom of Virginia high schools, placing 328 out of 329 in the 2023-2024 school year. The school has received a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating very poor performance compared to other schools in the state. While the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has decreased, it is still significantly higher than the state average, reflecting the high-poverty student population. The school's academic performance is also significantly lower than the district and state averages, with only 38.1% of 9th-grade students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 69.08% in the district and 81.99% statewide.

In contrast, the nearby Galileo Magnet High and George Washington High schools, which are also part of the Danville City Public Schools district, significantly outperform R.I.S.E Academy on academic measures. Galileo Magnet High, in particular, is a high-performing school, ranking 53 out of 329 Virginia high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Detail:

Public 6-12

1005 N. Main Street
Danville, VA 24540

(434) 799-5249

District: Danville City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
328^th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 128

Racial breakdown:

African American:

86.7%

White:

7.8%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8.1%

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Compare Details R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus ranks worse than 99.8% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0.15. (See more...)

Compare Details R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus ranks worse than 99.7% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0.92. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus:

SchoolDigger ranks R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus 416^th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus 328^th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Danville City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Danville City Public Schools 123^rd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	0.15	416^th	417	0.2%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	0.33	401^st	402	0.2%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	0.22	406^th	407	0.2%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	0.67	298^th	299	0.3%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile
2010	5.67	316^th	317	0.3%
2011	0.43	319^th	320	0.3%
2012	0.87	320^th	321	0.3%
2013	2.32	319^th	321	0.6%
2014	0.80	322^nd	322	0.0%
2015	12.69	313^th	322	2.8%
2016	30.13	264^th	321	17.8%
2017	0.00	324^th	324	0.0%
2024	0.92	328^th	329	0.3%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	0.94	320^th	320	0.0%

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Rank History for high school Female students at R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	0.05	322^nd	322	0.0%

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Rank History for high school Male students at R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	0.01	322^nd	322	0.0%

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Rank History for high school African American students at R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	1.18	248^th	249	0.4%

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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.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	12	121	0	0	n/a	n/a	133
2009	14	116	0	1	n/a	n/a	131
2010	7	97	0	1	n/a	n/a	105
2011	9	128	0	0	0	0	137
2012	9	160	0	1	0	0	170
2013	16	155	0	1	0	0	172
2014	16	88	0	1	0	1	106
2015	12	64	1	1	0	1	79
2016	4	54	0	1	0	0	59
2017	6	71	0	2	0	1	80
2023	0	37	0	0	0	0	37
2024	10	111	1	2	0	4	128

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	133	10.8	12.3	97.7
2009	131	11.0	11.9	97.7
2010	105	11.2	9.3	97.1
2011	137	14.3	9.5	90.5
2012	170	16.7	10.1	73.5
2013	172	16.0	10.7	73.3
2014	106	12.6	8.4	94.3
2015	79	11.0	7.1	91.1
2016	59	11.0	5.3	94.9
2017	80	5.3	14.8	96.3
2023	37	8.0	4.6	8.1
2024	128	11.5	11.1	n/a

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 R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	133	10.8	12.3	97.7
2009	131	11.0	11.9	97.7
2010	105	11.2	9.3	97.1
2011	137	14.3	9.5	90.5
2012	170	16.7	10.1	73.5
2013	172	16.0	10.7	73.3
2014	106	12.6	8.4	94.3
2015	79	11.0	7.1	91.1
2016	59	11.0	5.3	94.9
2017	80	5.3	14.8	96.3
2023	37	8.0	4.6	8.1
2024	128	11.5	11.1	n/a

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.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Writing (2024)			SOL Geometry (2024)	SOL Algebra I (2024)				SOL Algebra II (2024)	SOL Mathematics (2024)		SOL Biology (2024)				SOL Science (2024)	SOL Earth Science (2024)				SOL English Reading (2024)					SOL VA and US History (2024)		SOL World History I (2024)			SOL World History II (2024)		SOL Civics and Economics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Writing 10th Grade	SOL Writing 11th Grade	SOL Writing 12th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 10th Grade	SOL Algebra I 11th Grade	SOL Algebra I 12th Grade	SOL Algebra II 9th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Biology 11th Grade	SOL Biology 12th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL Earth Science 9th Grade	SOL Earth Science 10th Grade	SOL Earth Science 11th Grade	SOL Earth Science 12th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 10th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 12th Grade	SOL VA and US History 10th Grade	SOL VA and US History 11th Grade	SOL World History I 9th Grade	SOL World History I 10th Grade	SOL World History I 12th Grade	SOL World History II 9th Grade	SOL World History II 10th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus	Public	6-12	1005 N. Main Street	Danville	24540	Danville city	Danville City Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(434) 799-5249	128	12	11.1		10 (7.8%)	111 (86.7%)	2 (1.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	0.9	328^th of 329 public high schools	0.3%					(n/a)					38.1					0.0	0.0	7.5	6.3			5.6					21.6	11.4	25.0			4.2		4.7					10.5
Galileo Magnet High	Public, Magnet	9-12	230 S. Ridge St.	Danville	24541	Danville city	Danville City Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(434) 773-8186	279	23	12.2	101.8%	114 (40.9%)	106 (38.0%)	34 (12.2%)	19 (6.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	75	53^rd of 329 public high schools	83.9%		77.8	32^nd of 326 public high schools	90.2%	21		85.9		85.7	96.8				94.7			85.9												95.7				86.2				66.7		$9,920	$54	$9,867
George Washington High	Public	9-12	701 Broad St	Danville	24541	Danville city	Danville City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(434) 799-6410	1,288	90	14.2	97.7%	170 (13.2%)	928 (72.0%)	129 (10.0%)	13 (1.0%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (3.3%)	13.7	324^th of 329 public high schools	1.5%		3.4	325^th of 326 public high schools	0.3%	1	21.2	53.1	52.9	67.4	73.8	79.6	54.6	84.6	71.4			34.7	30.0	39.3				26.7	33.9	70.7			46.3	73.7	68.2	12.0	22.2	19.1	52.4	92.3	0.0	11.9		$9,717	$370	$9,347
Dan River High	Public	9-12	100 Dan River Wildcat Cir	Ringgold	24586	Pittsylvania County	Pittsylvania County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(434) 822-7081	589	44	13.5	85.2%	356 (60.4%)	191 (32.4%)	21 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.2%)	64.9	116^th of 329 public high schools	64.7%		71.7	73^rd of 326 public high schools	77.6%	43		82.2		96.6	77.3	73.1							78.5				74.8						60.0	89.1				77.0				49.0		$7,759	$334	$7,425
Tunstall High	Public	9-12	100 Trojan Cir	Dry Fork	24540	Pittsylvania County	Pittsylvania County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(434) 724-7111	850	56	15.1	85.8%	610 (71.8%)	124 (14.6%)	78 (9.2%)	10 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.3%)	84.4	7^th of 329 public high schools	97.9%		81.9	10^th of 326 public high schools	96.9%	3		91.7	81.3	93.3	99.2				100.0				88.1	81.8			88.0							93.7			66.7	84.8	73.7					$7,297	$234	$7,063
Chatham High	Public	9-12	100 Cavalier Cir	Chatham	24531	Pittsylvania County	Pittsylvania County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(434) 432-8305	617	41	14.9	85.1%	395 (64.0%)	165 (26.7%)	38 (6.2%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.9%)	69	95^th of 329 public high schools	71.1%		63.9	127^th of 326 public high schools	61.0%	32		87.2		100.0	97.2								82.1		70.0		63.3							94.9	75.0		42.9	67.1	65.0					$7,755	$424	$7,331

Frequently Asked Questions about R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus

What is the racial makeup of R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus?

Students at R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus are 87% African American, 8% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What district is R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus in?

Danville City Public Schools

Is R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus a good school?

R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus ranks in the bottom 0.3% of Virginia high schools.

How many students attend R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus?

In the 2023-24 school year, 128 students attended R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus.

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