Very Good
#542 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 29% in state
Glenvar High
High School · Roanoke County Public Schools · Salem, VA
A Roanoke County Public Schools high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4549 Malus Dr, Salem, VA 24153
- Math 87% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 89% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Glenvar High score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 88% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Glenvar High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,691
Median home value
$251,400
Median rent
$1,058/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24153; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 1,213 | Compare → |
| Hopetree AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 4.4 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Cave Spring HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,075 | Compare → |
| Hidden Valley HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 851 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Roanoke County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #14 of 26
- District spending per student
- $13,365NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Glenvar High is listed in Roanoke County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glenvar High
Glenvar High is a public high school in Salem, VA, part of Roanoke County Public Schools, serving approximately 621 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #542 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glenvar High
What grades does Glenvar High serve?
Glenvar High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Glenvar High?
Glenvar High has an enrollment of approximately 621 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenvar High?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenvar High is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glenvar High rank in VA?
Glenvar High ranks #542 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Glenvar High's MySchoolScout rating?
Glenvar High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Glenvar High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glenvar High has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Glenvar High a charter school?
No, Glenvar High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glenvar High a Title I school?
No, Glenvar High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glenvar High?
35.4% of students at Glenvar High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 621
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Roanoke County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (540) 387-6536
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 24153)
- 38,249
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 24153; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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