- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Colonial Heights, VA
Colonial Heights High
Federal NCES profile for Colonial Heights High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510096000361
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colonial Heights High earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Colonial Heights · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 84.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Colonial Heights High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colonial Heights High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Colonial Heights, VA.
School address
District: Colonial Heights City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510096000361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Colonial Heights High held near 857 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 68.8 → 76.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 510096000361 · Colonial Heights, VA High · MID · TRAD
886 enr · 13:1 · 84.9% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Colonial Heights Middle (700 students)
Colonial Heights High held near 857 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 68.8 → 76.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Colonial Heights High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Colonial Heights High
886 students
- Colonial Heigh
Colonial Heights Middle
700 students
- Tussing Elemen
Tussing Elementary
652 students
- Lakeview Eleme
Lakeview Elementary
422 students
- North Elementa 311
North Elementary
311 students
What this shows Colonial Heights High reports 886 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colonial Heights High compares
Colonial Heights 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.9% | ▲ 47% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 886 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
886
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in Virginia - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,988
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
202
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.2%
African American 25.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Colonial Heights High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colonial Heights City Public Schools reports $15,988 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colonial Heights High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Heights Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tussing Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colonial Heights High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~886 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colonial Heights High
How many students attend Colonial Heights High?
Colonial Heights High has 886 students enrolled. It is a high school in Colonial Heights, VA. CCD year-over-year: 876 (2022-23) → 857 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonial Heights High?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonial Heights High is 13:1, which is 6% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colonial Heights High?
84.9% of students at Colonial Heights High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colonial Heights High?
The largest demographic group at Colonial Heights High is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Colonial Heights, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colonial Heights High?
Colonial Heights High has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Colonial Heights High rank among public schools in Colonial Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Colonial Heights High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Colonial Heights, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Colonial Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Colonial Heights City Public Schools?
Besides Colonial Heights High, Colonial Heights City Public Schools also operates Colonial Heights Middle (700 students), Tussing Elementary (652 students), and Lakeview Elementary (422 students). See the Colonial Heights City Public Schools district page for the complete list.