Enrollment
1,547
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Gloucester, VA
Gloucester High
Federal NCES profile for Gloucester High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510162000680
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gloucester High earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Gloucester · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gloucester High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gloucester High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Gloucester, VA.
School address
District: Gloucester County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510162000680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
107.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.7%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gloucester High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gloucester High
Gloucester High is a large high school in Gloucester, Virginia, enrolling 1,547 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,547 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 107 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 221 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 447 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,547 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Gloucester County Public Schools also operates Page Middle (573 students) and Peasley Middle (565 students) alongside Gloucester High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gloucester High compares
Gloucester High on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 38% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,547 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,547
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Virginia - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,604
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
246
in-school suspensions + 201 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 6.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Gloucester High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gloucester County Public Schools, which includes Gloucester High.
$13,604
Per student
-7%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.1%
State 29.5%
Federal 8.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gloucester High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peasley Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Botetourt Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bethel Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abingdon Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gloucester High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,547 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gloucester High
How many students attend Gloucester High?
Gloucester High has 1,547 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gloucester, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gloucester High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gloucester High is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gloucester High?
35.7% of students at Gloucester High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gloucester High?
The largest demographic group at Gloucester High is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Gloucester, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gloucester High?
Gloucester High has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gloucester High rank among public schools in Gloucester?
By Resource Investment Index, Gloucester High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Gloucester, 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 Gloucester on the city page.
Is Gloucester High a good school?
Gloucester High earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gloucester County Public Schools?
Besides Gloucester High, Gloucester County Public Schools also operates Page Middle (573 students), Peasley Middle (565 students), and Botetourt Elementary (505 students). See the Gloucester County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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