Enrollment
1,980
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Norfolk, VA
Granby High
Federal NCES profile for Granby High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510267001098
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Granby High earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Norfolk · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 94.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Granby High has class sizes larger than 89% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Granby High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Norfolk, VA.
School address
District: Norfolk City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510267001098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
118.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.3%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Granby High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Granby High
Granby High is a high-poverty, large high school in Norfolk, Virginia, enrolling 1,980 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.8:1 is larger than about 89% of Virginia schools and 21% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 94.3% of students qualify for free meals, 64% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,980 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 28 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and White (24%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 41 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 558 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,980 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Norfolk's high schools, it stands alongside Matthew Fontaine Maury High (1,713 students): Granby High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.8:1 vs 16.3:1).
Norfolk City Public Schools also operates Matthew Fontaine Maury High (1,713 students) and Norview High (1,585 students) alongside Granby 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 Granby High compares
Granby 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.3% | ▲ 64% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,980 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,980
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 89% in Virginia - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$15,139
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
223
in-school suspensions + 335 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 49.9%
White 24.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Granby High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 41
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norfolk City Public Schools, which includes Granby High.
$15,139
Per student
+3%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.5%
State 46.2%
Federal 19.3%
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 Granby High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Fontaine Maury High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norview High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norview Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blair Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Taylor High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Granby High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,107
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Norfolk
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Matthew Fontaine Maury High
Standard public school
1,713 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Norview High
Standard public school
1,585 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Lake Taylor High
Standard public school
1,107 students 17:1 students per teacher
Booker T Washington High
Standard public school
904 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,980 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Granby High
How many students attend Granby High?
Granby High has 1,980 students enrolled. It is a high school in Norfolk, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granby High?
The student-teacher ratio at Granby High is 16.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Granby High?
94.3% of students at Granby High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Granby High?
The largest demographic group at Granby High is African American at 49.9% of enrollment, in Norfolk, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Granby High?
Granby High has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Granby High rank among high schools in Norfolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Granby High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Norfolk, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Norfolk on the city page.
Is Granby High a good school?
Granby High earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia. 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 Norfolk City Public Schools?
Besides Granby High, Norfolk City Public Schools also operates Matthew Fontaine Maury High (1,713 students), Norview High (1,585 students), and Norview Middle (1,196 students). See the Norfolk City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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