- Enrollment
- 1,149
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Portsmouth, VA
Churchland High
Federal NCES profile for Churchland High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510300000375
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Churchland High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Portsmouth · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 1,453
- students enrolled
Churchland High has class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Churchland High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Portsmouth, VA.
School address
District: Portsmouth City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510300000375 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Churchland High held near 1,452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 94.0 → 94.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 510300000375 · Portsmouth, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,453 enr · 15.5:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Manor High (1,149 students)
Churchland High held near 1,452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 94.0 → 94.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Churchland High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Churchland High
1,453 students
- Manor High
Manor High
1,149 students
- I.C. Norcom Hi
I.C. Norcom High
1,009 students
- Churchland Mid
Churchland Middle
798 students
- Churchland Ele
Churchland Elementary
721 students
- Churchland Aca
Churchland Academy Elementary
626 students
What this shows Churchland High reports 1,453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Churchland High compares
Churchland 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 |
| Enrollment | 1,453 | top 7% | - | - |
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.
1,453
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
20.2%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 219 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.3%
White 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Churchland High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Portsmouth City Public Schools reports $14,888 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Churchland High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| I.C. Norcom High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Churchland Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Churchland Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Churchland Academy Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Churchland High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Portsmouth
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 (~1,453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Churchland High
How many students attend Churchland High?
Churchland High has 1,453 students enrolled. It is a high school in Portsmouth, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,435 (2022-23) → 1,452 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Churchland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Churchland 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 is the racial and ethnic makeup of Churchland High?
The largest demographic group at Churchland High is African American at 68.3% of enrollment, in Portsmouth, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Churchland High?
Churchland High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Churchland High rank among high schools in Portsmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Churchland High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Portsmouth City Public Schools?
Besides Churchland High, Portsmouth City Public Schools also operates Manor High (1,149 students), I.C. Norcom High (1,009 students), and Churchland Middle (798 students). See the Portsmouth City Public Schools district page for the complete list.