How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hugo A. Owens Middle | Oscar F. Smith High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chesapeake, VA | Chesapeake, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 1,286 | 2,264 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.7:1 | 14:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 26.6% | 70.3% |
| 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 | Hugo A. Owens Middle | Oscar F. Smith 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 | Hugo A. Owens Middle | Oscar F. Smith High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47.6% | 17.1% |
| African American | 24.7% | 54.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% | 17.6% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 9.9% | 8.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hugo A. Owens Middle | Oscar F. Smith High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 16 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 428.7:1 | 323.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.2% | 34.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 67 | 184 |
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.