- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mechanicsville, VA
Atlee High
Federal NCES profile for Atlee High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510183000114
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atlee High earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Mechanicsville · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Atlee High has class sizes larger than 71% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atlee High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Mechanicsville, VA.
School address
District: Hanover County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510183000114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Atlee High held near 1,509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 97.5 → 97.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 510183000114 · Mechanicsville, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,470 enr · 15.2:1 · 13.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Hanover High (1,349 students)
Atlee High held near 1,509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 97.5 → 97.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Atlee High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Atlee High
1,470 students
- Hanover High
Hanover High
1,349 students
- Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry High
1,294 students
- Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville High
1,245 students
- Chickahominy M
Chickahominy Middle
1,199 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle
910 students
What this shows Atlee High reports 1,470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atlee High compares
Atlee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 76% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,470 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,470
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Virginia - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,035
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Atlee High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hanover County Public Schools reports $13,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Atlee High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patrick Henry High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mechanicsville High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chickahominy Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atlee High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 1,199
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar high schools in Mechanicsville
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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.
Similar enrollment (~1,470 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Atlee High
How many students attend Atlee High?
Atlee High has 1,470 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mechanicsville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,526 (2022-23) → 1,509 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlee High?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlee High is 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Atlee High?
13.9% of students at Atlee High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atlee High?
The largest demographic group at Atlee High is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Mechanicsville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atlee High?
Atlee High has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Atlee High rank among high schools in Mechanicsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Atlee High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Mechanicsville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Mechanicsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hanover County Public Schools?
Besides Atlee High, Hanover County Public Schools also operates Hanover High (1,349 students), Patrick Henry High (1,294 students), and Mechanicsville High (1,245 students). See the Hanover County Public Schools district page for the complete list.