How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hampton High | Heritage High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hampton, VA | Newport News, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,301 | 1,106 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 14:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 92.2% | 95.0% |
| 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 | Hampton High | Heritage High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,034 | $16,082 |
| District | Hampton City Public Schools | Newport News City Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hampton High | Heritage High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.6% | 5.1% |
| African American | 75.5% | 74.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.0% | 14.5% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.3% | 5.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hampton High | Heritage High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 36 | 12 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 261:1 | 285:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.4% | 37.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 214 | 115 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.