- Enrollment
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Virginia Beach, VA
Bayside High
Federal NCES profile for Bayside High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510384001675
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bayside High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #9 of 12
- high schools in Virginia Beach · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bayside High has class sizes larger than 85% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bayside High ranks #9 of 12 high schools in Virginia Beach, VA.
School address
District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510384001675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Bayside High held near 1,990 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 122.3 → 120.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 510384001675 · Virginia Beach, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,984 enr · 16.3:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Landstown High (2,152 students)
Bayside High held near 1,990 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 122.3 → 120.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Bayside High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Landstown High
Landstown High
2,152 students
- Kempsville Hig
Kempsville High
2,046 students
- This school
Bayside High
1,984 students
- Tallwood High
Tallwood High
1,890 students
- Floyd Kellam H
Floyd Kellam High
1,842 students
- Ocean Lakes Hi
Ocean Lakes High
1,834 students
What this shows Bayside High reports 1,984 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bayside High compares
Bayside 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 13% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,984 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,984
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Virginia - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$14,888
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 161 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.1%
White 23.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Bayside High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Virginia Beach City Public Schools reports $14,888 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bayside High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landstown High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kempsville High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tallwood High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Floyd Kellam High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ocean Lakes High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bayside High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,842
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,834
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Virginia Beach
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Landstown High
Standard public school
2,152 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Kempsville High
Standard public school
2,046 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Tallwood High
Standard public school
1,890 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Floyd Kellam High
Standard public school
1,842 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Ocean Lakes High
Standard public school
1,834 students 15:1 students per teacher
First Colonial High
Standard public school
1,727 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,984 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bayside High
How many students attend Bayside High?
Bayside High has 1,984 students enrolled. It is a high school in Virginia Beach, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,983 (2022-23) → 1,990 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayside High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayside High is 16.3:1, which is 17% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bayside High?
64.9% of students at Bayside High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bayside High?
The largest demographic group at Bayside High is African American at 45.1% of enrollment, in Virginia Beach, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bayside High?
Bayside High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Bayside High rank among high schools in Virginia Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Bayside High ranks #9 of 12 high schools in Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Virginia Beach City Public Schools?
Besides Bayside High, Virginia Beach City Public Schools also operates Landstown High (2,152 students), Kempsville High (2,046 students), and Tallwood High (1,890 students). See the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district page for the complete list.