- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spotsylvania, VA
Courtland High
Federal NCES profile for Courtland High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510364001873
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Courtland High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Virginia schools.
- #14 of 14
- public schools in Spotsylvania · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Courtland High has class sizes larger than 93% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Courtland High ranks #14 of 14 public schools in Spotsylvania, VA.
School address
District: Spotsylvania County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510364001873 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Courtland High held near 1,497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-59 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 86.5 → 112.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-59 students YoY 510364001873 · Spotsylvania, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,497 enr · 17.4:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverbend High (1,913 students)
Courtland High held near 1,497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-59 headcount). Teacher FTE added 86.5 → 112.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Courtland High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverbend High
Riverbend High
1,913 students
- Massaponax Hig
Massaponax High
1,692 students
- This school
Courtland High
1,497 students
- Spotsylvania H
Spotsylvania High
1,394 students
- Chancellor Hig
Chancellor High
1,321 students
- Spotsylvania M
Spotsylvania Middle
1,009 students
What this shows Courtland High reports 1,497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Courtland High compares
Courtland High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 44% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,497 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,497
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 93% in Virginia - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,858
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
112
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.3%
African American 24.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Courtland High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spotsylvania County Public Schools reports $13,858 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Courtland High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbend High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Massaponax High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spotsylvania High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chancellor High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spotsylvania Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Courtland High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,692
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,321
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Spotsylvania
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,497 students)
Frequently asked questions about Courtland High
How many students attend Courtland High?
Courtland High has 1,497 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spotsylvania, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,556 (2022-23) → 1,497 (2023-24), nearly flat (-59).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Courtland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Courtland High is 17.4:1, which is 25% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Courtland High?
32.3% of students at Courtland High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Courtland High?
The largest demographic group at Courtland High is White at 38.3% of enrollment, in Spotsylvania, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Courtland High?
Courtland High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Courtland High rank among public schools in Spotsylvania?
By Resource Investment Index, Courtland High ranks #14 of 14 public schools in Spotsylvania, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Spotsylvania on the city page.
What other schools are in Spotsylvania County Public Schools?
Besides Courtland High, Spotsylvania County Public Schools also operates Riverbend High (1,913 students), Massaponax High (1,692 students), and Spotsylvania High (1,394 students). See the Spotsylvania County Public Schools district page for the complete list.