How do these schools compare?
| Metric | HICKORY MIDDLE | WESTERN BRANCH HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chesapeake, VA | Chesapeake, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 1,285 | 2,138 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 15.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 12.7% | 33.0% |
| 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 | HICKORY MIDDLE | WESTERN BRANCH HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,216 | $15,216 |
| District | Chesapeake City Public Schools | Chesapeake City Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | HICKORY MIDDLE | WESTERN BRANCH HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75.0% | 37.7% |
| African American | 4.7% | 39.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| Asian | 3.5% | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 7.7% | 9.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | HICKORY MIDDLE | WESTERN BRANCH HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 20 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 321.3:1 | 305.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.8% | 22.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 81 | 137 |
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.