William Fleming High School

William Fleming High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3649 Ferncliff Ave NW,  Roanoke, VA
Roanoke City Public Schools
3.7
3.5
1,957 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Archie Freeman
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
59%
Reading Proficiency
75%
Average GPA
3.31
Graduation Rate
74%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.31
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
59%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
130
Full Time Teachers
130
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
520
Verbal
520
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
23
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
16.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
281:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Black
46.5%
Hispanic
32.2%
White
12.5%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#26 Most Diverse Public HS in Virginia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
James Madison University 234 Students
Radford University 224 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 218 Students
Old Dominion University 190 Students
Virginia Tech 187 Students
University of Virginia 166 Students
Virginia Western Community College 161 Students
Norfolk State University 160 Students
Virginia State University 139 Students
Roanoke College 118 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 94 Students
Psychology 90 Students
Nursing 87 Students
Biology 63 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 42 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 30 Students
Criminology 30 Students
Marketing 23 Students
Engineering 23 Students
Education 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 162 Reviews
3.0 Freshman
10/28/2025
William Fleming is a challenging school but not because of academics but people. Most of the people get along pretty well but sometimes there are disputes here and there but they get resolved. The academics are great but they really depend on the teacher. If the teacher is outgoing and nice then the academics are easy if not well so are the academics.
5.0
1/29/2025
As a Colonel of Class 2022, the most I can say is that Fleming provided me with the best memories and friends. In addition to this, the staff and teacher make sure that the students' success and safety are top priority here.
4.0 Senior
9/10/2024
Through the 4 years I've been attending William Fleming High School I can say that it's not the best or the worst school out there. I personally connected with the teachers the most because most teachers I had cared about my education and taught it in a fun interactive way unlike others who just throw a lesson at you and expect you to know what was just tossed at you. I'd like to become the teacher I've had but better.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 8 Reviews
2.0 student
10/14/2025
William Fleming focuses on everything but what needs to be done. They spend their budget on useless things that don't help improve the students' education. So many kids here are bullied or don't feel comfortable being here. I personally don't like being here, The only good part about it is my friend...
2.0 student
10/14/2025
William Fleming is TERRIBLE at helping student who are being bullied. One of my friends was called the f slur right in front of an administrator, and all the administrator said was "I better not have heard what I think I did." The same friend was also yelled at by a teacher until he started crying,...
3.0 parent
9/15/2017
We're new to Fleming. My Daughter starting off as a freshman. The first two weeks was fine, after that, girls started bullying her, and its non stop from here on out. They call her obscene names, they call her ugly, they're doing what they have to just to provoke her. I can clearly see that it's bot...
4.0 parent
9/26/2013
I am William Fleming alumni as well as 3 of my children. William Fleming is a great school to not only give a great education but also being Around students from all walks of life. Fleming is what you make it. What you put in is what You get out of it. Thanks for letting me share my thoughts Mrs. Be...

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William Fleming High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Roanoke, VA and is served by the Roanoke City Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,957 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 59% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 75% are proficient in reading. William Fleming High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.31, the graduation rate is 74%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $285,213. Discover additional schools in the area, like Northside High School, Noel C. Taylor Academy At Oakland, Roanoke Valley Christian Schools, and more. Learn more about what Roanoke has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near William Fleming High School.

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