- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510267001098
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 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 49/100 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
- 49
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Granby High held near 1,850 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 118.0 → 114.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 510267001098 · Norfolk, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,980 enr · 16.8:1 · 94.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Matthew Fontaine Maury High (1,713 students)
Granby High held near 1,850 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 118.0 → 114.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Granby High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Granby High
1,980 students
- Matthew Fontai
Matthew Fontaine Maury High
1,713 students
- Norview High
Norview High
1,585 students
- Norview Middle
Norview Middle
1,196 students
- Blair Middle
Blair Middle
1,141 students
- Lake Taylor Hi
Lake Taylor High
1,107 students
What this shows Granby High reports 1,980 students on the CCD universe file.
How Granby High compares
Granby 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,341
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Norfolk City Public Schools reports $16,341 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,585
- 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
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 (~1,980 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,837 (2022-23) → 1,850 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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 49/100 (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 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.
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.