Enrollment
498
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Free-lunch eligible
90.2%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+57% vs state
What stands out at Achievable Dream Middle/High
Achievable Dream Middle/High is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Newport News, Virginia, enrolling 498 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 90.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 498 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 390 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #328, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 498 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 225 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 498 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Newport News's public schools, it stands alongside Joseph H. Saunders Elementary (660 students): Achievable Dream Middle/High is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Newport News City Public Schools also operates Woodside High (1,723 students) and Menchville High (1,707 students) alongside Achievable Dream Middle/High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Achievable Dream Middle/High compares
Achievable Dream Middle/High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,115
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newport News City Public Schools, which includes Achievable Dream Middle/High.
$15,115
Per student
+3%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 50.6%
Federal 17.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Achievable Dream Middle/High a good school?
Achievable Dream Middle/High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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