- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Goochland, VA
Goochland High
Federal NCES profile for Goochland High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510165000686
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goochland High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Goochland · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Goochland High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goochland High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Goochland, VA.
School address
District: Goochland County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510165000686 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Goochland High held near 846 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-44 students YoY 510165000686 · Goochland, VA High · MID · TRAD
850 enr · 13.9:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Goochland Middle (616 students)
Goochland High held near 846 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Goochland High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Goochland High
850 students
- Goochland Midd
Goochland Middle
616 students
- Goochland Elem
Goochland Elementary
509 students
- Randolph Eleme
Randolph Elementary
387 students
- Byrd Elementar 281
Byrd Elementary
281 students
What this shows Goochland High reports 850 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goochland High compares
Goochland 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 54% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 850 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
850
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 52% in Virginia - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,045
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.6%
African American 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Goochland High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Goochland County Public Schools reports $15,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Goochland High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goochland Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goochland Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randolph Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Byrd Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goochland High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~850 students)
Frequently asked questions about Goochland High
How many students attend Goochland High?
Goochland High has 850 students enrolled. It is a high school in Goochland, VA. CCD year-over-year: 890 (2022-23) → 846 (2023-24), nearly flat (-44).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goochland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Goochland High is 13.9:1, which is 0% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Goochland High?
26.6% of students at Goochland High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goochland High?
The largest demographic group at Goochland High is White at 68.6% of enrollment, in Goochland, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goochland High?
Goochland High has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Goochland High rank among public schools in Goochland?
By Resource Investment Index, Goochland High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Goochland, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Goochland County Public Schools?
Besides Goochland High, Goochland County Public Schools also operates Goochland Middle (616 students), Goochland Elementary (509 students), and Randolph Elementary (387 students). See the Goochland County Public Schools district page for the complete list.