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R.i.s.e Academy at the John M. Langston Campus
High School · Danville City Public Schools · Danville, VA
A Danville City Public Schools high school where students score 72 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1005 N. Main Street, Danville, VA 24540
- Math 14% vs VA 70% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at R.i.s.e Academy at the John M. Langston Campus score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 90%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 49 points since 2014, to 15% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 22 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where R.i.s.e Academy at the John M. Langston Campus 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Danville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,207
Median home value
$146,100
Median rent
$828/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
61.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24540; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galileo Magnet HighEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Rivermont School - Dan RiverPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 3–12 | 1.7 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| George Washington HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,288 | Compare → |
| The Hughes CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 3.4 mi | 18 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Danville City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #10 of 13
- District spending per student
- $18,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
R.i.s.e Academy at the John M. Langston Campus is listed in Danville City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About R.i.s.e Academy at the John M. Langston Campus
R.i.s.e Academy at the John M. Langston Campus is a public high school in Danville, VA, part of Danville City Public Schools, serving approximately 128 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,662 of 1,851 schools in VA.
State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about R.i.s.e Academy at the John M. Langston Campus
What grades does R.i.s.e Academy at the John M. Langston Campus serve?
R.i.s.e Academy at the John M. Langston Campus serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend R.i.s.e Academy at the John M. Langston Campus?
R.i.s.e Academy at the John M. Langston Campus has an enrollment of approximately 128 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R.i.s.e Academy at the John M. Langston Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at R.i.s.e Academy at the John M. Langston Campus is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does R.i.s.e Academy at the John M. Langston Campus rank in VA?
R.i.s.e Academy at the John M. Langston Campus ranks #1,662 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is R.i.s.e Academy at the John M. Langston Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
R.i.s.e Academy at the John M. Langston Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 R.i.s.e Academy at the John M. Langston Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, R.i.s.e Academy at the John M. Langston Campus has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is R.i.s.e Academy at the John M. Langston Campus a charter school?
No, R.i.s.e Academy at the John M. Langston Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is R.i.s.e Academy at the John M. Langston Campus a Title I school?
No, R.i.s.e Academy at the John M. Langston Campus is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 128
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Danville city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (434) 799-5249
- Area population (ZIP 24540)
- 31,491
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 24540; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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