- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fredericksburg, VA
Chancellor High
Federal NCES profile for Chancellor High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510364002134
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chancellor High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Fredericksburg · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Chancellor High has class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chancellor High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Fredericksburg, VA.
School address
District: Spotsylvania County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510364002134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Chancellor High held near 1,374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.0 → 89.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 510364002134 · Fredericksburg, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,321 enr · 15.5:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverbend High (1,913 students)
Chancellor High held near 1,374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.0 → 89.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Chancellor High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverbend High
Riverbend High
1,913 students
- Massaponax Hig
Massaponax High
1,692 students
- Courtland High
Courtland High
1,497 students
- Spotsylvania H
Spotsylvania High
1,394 students
- This school
Chancellor High
1,321 students
- Spotsylvania M
Spotsylvania Middle
1,009 students
What this shows Chancellor High reports 1,321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chancellor High compares
Chancellor 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 16% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,321 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,321
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Virginia - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$13,858
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.5%
White 29.9%
African American 22.9%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Chancellor High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spotsylvania County Public Schools reports $13,858 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chancellor High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbend High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Massaponax High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Courtland High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spotsylvania High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spotsylvania Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chancellor High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,692
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,497
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Fredericksburg
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Stafford Senior High
Standard public school
2,198 students 12:1 students per teacher
Riverbend High
Standard public school
1,913 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Massaponax High
Standard public school
1,692 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
James Monroe High
Standard public school
1,013 students 13.2:1 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 (~1,321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chancellor High
How many students attend Chancellor High?
Chancellor High has 1,321 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fredericksburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,397 (2022-23) → 1,374 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chancellor High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chancellor High is 15.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chancellor High?
66.7% of students at Chancellor High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chancellor High?
The largest demographic group at Chancellor High is Hispanic or Latino at 37.5% of enrollment, in Fredericksburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chancellor High?
Chancellor High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Chancellor High rank among high schools in Fredericksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Chancellor High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Fredericksburg, 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 Fredericksburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Spotsylvania County Public Schools?
Besides Chancellor High, Spotsylvania County Public Schools also operates Riverbend High (1,913 students), Massaponax High (1,692 students), and Courtland High (1,497 students). See the Spotsylvania County Public Schools district page for the complete list.