How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ghent K-8 | Matthew Fontaine Maury High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Norfolk, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 501 | 1,713 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.7% | 95.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ghent K-8 | Matthew Fontaine Maury High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,833 | $15,833 |
| District | Norfolk City Public Schools | Norfolk City Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ghent K-8 | Matthew Fontaine Maury High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42.5% | 26.6% |
| African American | 42.9% | 54.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.6% | 9.3% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.6% | 6.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ghent K-8 | Matthew Fontaine Maury High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 18 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 501:1 | 285.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.8% | 23.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 11 | 35 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.