- Enrollment
- 2,264
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510081002765
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 55/100 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
- 55
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Grassfield High held near 2,306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 150.0 → 144.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 510081002765 · Chesapeake, VA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,345 enr · 15.6:1 · 13.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Oscar F. Smith High (2,264 students)
Grassfield High held near 2,306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 150.0 → 144.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Grassfield High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Grassfield High
2,345 students
- Oscar F. Smith
Oscar F. Smith High
2,264 students
- Western Branch
Western Branch High
2,138 students
- Deep Creek Hig
Deep Creek High
1,691 students
- Indian River H
Indian River High
1,634 students
- Hickory High
Hickory High
1,600 students
What this shows Grassfield High reports 2,345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grassfield High compares
Grassfield 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,274
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
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.
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
District finance for Chesapeake City Public Schools reports $15,274 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,138
- 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
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 (~2,345 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,314 (2022-23) → 2,306 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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 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 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.
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.