- Enrollment
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newport News, VA
Achievable Dream Middle/High
Federal NCES profile for Achievable Dream Middle/High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510264002344
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Achievable Dream Middle/High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #14 of 27
- schools in Newport News · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 90.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 498
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Achievable Dream Middle/High ranks #14 of 27 schools in Newport News, VA.
School address
District: Newport News City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510264002344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Achievable Dream Middle/High held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 510264002344 · Newport News, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 90.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodside High (1,723 students)
Achievable Dream Middle/High held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Achievable Dream Middle/High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodside High
Woodside High
1,723 students
- Menchville Hig
Menchville High
1,707 students
- Warwick High
Warwick High
1,622 students
- Denbigh High
Denbigh High
1,269 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High
1,106 students
- This school 498
Achievable Dream Middle/High
498 students
What this shows Achievable Dream Middle/High reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Achievable Dream Middle/High compares
Achievable Dream Middle/High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.2% | ▲ 57% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
20.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,082
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 83.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 5.6%
White 2.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, Achievable Dream Middle/High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newport News City Public Schools reports $16,082 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Achievable Dream Middle/High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Menchville High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Warwick High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Denbigh High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Heritage High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Achievable Dream Middle/High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,106
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Newport News
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Joseph H. Saunders Elementary
Standard public school
660 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Achievable Dream Academy
Standard public school
641 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Carver Elementary
Standard public school
634 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Discovery Stem Academy
Standard public school
561 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Kiln Creek Elementary
Standard public school
553 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Katherine Johnson Elementary
Standard public school
553 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Achievable Dream Middle/High
How many students attend Achievable Dream Middle/High?
Achievable Dream Middle/High has 498 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newport News, VA. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Achievable Dream Middle/High?
90.2% of students at Achievable Dream Middle/High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Achievable Dream Middle/High?
The largest demographic group at Achievable Dream Middle/High is African American at 83.7% of enrollment, in Newport News, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Achievable Dream Middle/High?
Achievable Dream Middle/High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Achievable Dream Middle/High rank among schools in Newport News?
By Resource Investment Index, Achievable Dream Middle/High ranks #14 of 27 schools in Newport News, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newport News on the city page.
What other schools are in Newport News City Public Schools?
Besides Achievable Dream Middle/High, Newport News City Public Schools also operates Woodside High (1,723 students), Menchville High (1,707 students), and Warwick High (1,622 students). See the Newport News City Public Schools district page for the complete list.