How do these schools compare?
| Metric | PETERSBURG HIGH | VERNON JOHNS MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Petersburg, VA | Petersburg, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,215 | 949 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 97.1% | 98.7% |
| 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 | PETERSBURG HIGH | VERNON JOHNS MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,929 | $15,929 |
| District | Petersburg City Public Schools | Petersburg City Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | PETERSBURG HIGH | VERNON JOHNS MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| African American | 81.6% | 82.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% | 11.3% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | PETERSBURG HIGH | VERNON JOHNS MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 303.8:1 | 316.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 44.5% | 44.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 225 | 90 |
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.