Enrollment
1,980
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 510267001098
Granby High — Norfolk, VA
Federal NCES profile for Granby High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 60/100.
👥 Class size 38
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 41
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Norfolk City Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
118.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.3%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Granby High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Granby High reports 1,980 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 118.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% above the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 2% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 94.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 57% above the Virginia average and 82% above the national baseline. The school offers 41 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 248 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Norfolk City Public Schools spends $15,833 per pupil district-wide, below the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.5% from local sources (property taxes), 46.2% from the state, and 19.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Granby High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.3% | ▲ 57% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,980 | top 97% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
94.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 57% above the Virginia average of 59.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
— 11% above state mean
Top 79% in Virginia — lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,833
per pupil, district-wide
— below Virginia avg of $16,211
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
Enrollment 1,980 Top 97% in Virginia — larger than 3% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 118.0
Students per teacher 15.6:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 94.3% +57% vs state
NCES ID 510267001098
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 41
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 8.0
Students per counselor 248:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.6%
In-school suspensions 223
Out-of-school suspensions 335
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norfolk City Public Schools, which includes Granby High.
$15,833
Per student
-2%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,107
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
Similar high schools in Norfolk
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1,585 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Lake Taylor High
Standard public school
1,107 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Booker T Washington High
Standard public school
904 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 15.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Granby High?
The largest demographic group at Granby High is African American at 49.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Norfolk, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Granby High?
Granby High has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.