- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510162000680
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Gloucester · Resource Index
- 57
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Gloucester High held near 1,549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 107.0 → 107.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 510162000680 · Gloucester, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,547 enr · 14.5:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Page Middle (573 students)
Gloucester High held near 1,549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 107.0 → 107.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Gloucester High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gloucester High
1,547 students
- Page Middle 573
Page Middle
573 students
- Peasley Middle 565
Peasley Middle
565 students
- Botetourt Elem 505
Botetourt Elementary
505 students
- Bethel Element 494
Bethel Elementary
494 students
- Abingdon Eleme 455
Abingdon Elementary
455 students
What this shows Gloucester High reports 1,547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gloucester High compares
Gloucester 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,604
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Gloucester County Public Schools reports $14,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,547 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,531 (2022-23) → 1,549 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
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 57/100 (higher 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 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.
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.