Enrollment
2,345
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Chesapeake, VA
Grassfield High
Federal NCES profile for Grassfield High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510081002765
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grassfield High earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #4 of 7
- high schools in Chesapeake · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Grassfield High has class sizes larger than 77% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grassfield High ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Chesapeake, VA.
School address
District: Chesapeake City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510081002765 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
150.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.0%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grassfield High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grassfield High
Grassfield High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Chesapeake, Virginia, enrolling 2,345 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.0% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Virginia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,345 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 53 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 335 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Chesapeake's high schools, it stands alongside Oscar F. Smith High (2,264 students): Grassfield High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 13.8:1).
Chesapeake City Public Schools also operates Oscar F. Smith High (2,264 students) and Western Branch High (2,138 students) alongside Grassfield 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 Grassfield High compares
Grassfield 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 77% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,345 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,345
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Virginia - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,740
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 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
White 55.2%
African American 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Grassfield High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chesapeake City Public Schools, which includes Grassfield High.
$13,740
Per student
-6%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.1%
State 42.6%
Federal 10.3%
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 Grassfield High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar F. Smith High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Branch High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deep Creek High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian River High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hickory High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grassfield High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,264
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,138
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar high schools in Chesapeake
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Oscar F. Smith High
Standard public school
2,264 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Western Branch High
Standard public school
2,138 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Deep Creek High
Standard public school
1,691 students 15:1 students per teacher
Indian River High
Standard public school
1,634 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Hickory High
Standard public school
1,600 students 15:1 students per teacher
Great Bridge High
Standard public school
1,491 students 13.6:1 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 (~2,345 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Grassfield High
How many students attend Grassfield High?
Grassfield High has 2,345 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chesapeake, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grassfield High?
The student-teacher ratio at Grassfield High is 15.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grassfield High?
13.0% of students at Grassfield High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grassfield High?
The largest demographic group at Grassfield High is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Chesapeake, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grassfield High?
Grassfield High has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Grassfield High rank among high schools in Chesapeake?
By Resource Investment Index, Grassfield High ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake on the city page.
Is Grassfield High a good school?
Grassfield High earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Chesapeake City Public Schools?
Besides Grassfield High, Chesapeake City Public Schools also operates Oscar F. Smith High (2,264 students), Western Branch High (2,138 students), and Deep Creek High (1,691 students). See the Chesapeake City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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