- Enrollment
- 2,345
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chesapeake, VA
Great Bridge High
Federal NCES profile for Great Bridge High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510081002031
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Great Bridge High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 7
- high schools in Chesapeake · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Great Bridge High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Great Bridge High ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Chesapeake, VA.
School address
District: Chesapeake City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510081002031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-94 students YoY
Great Bridge High shrank from 1,624 students in 2022-23 to 1,530 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 110.3 → 111.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-94 students YoY 510081002031 · Chesapeake, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,491 enr · 13.6:1 · 23.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Grassfield High (2,345 students)
Great Bridge High shrank from 1,624 students in 2022-23 to 1,530 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 110.3 → 111.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Great Bridge High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grassfield Hig
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
- This school
Great Bridge High
1,491 students
What this shows Great Bridge High reports 1,491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Great Bridge High compares
Great Bridge High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 60% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,491 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,491
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 47% in Virginia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 58.6%
African American 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Great Bridge High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
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 Great Bridge High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grassfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oscar F. Smith High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Branch High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deep Creek High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian River High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Great Bridge 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
Similar high schools in Chesapeake
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Grassfield High
Standard public school
2,345 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~1,491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Great Bridge High
How many students attend Great Bridge High?
Great Bridge High has 1,491 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chesapeake, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,624 (2022-23) → 1,530 (2023-24), down 94.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Bridge High?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Bridge High is 13.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Great Bridge High?
23.1% of students at Great Bridge High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Great Bridge High?
The largest demographic group at Great Bridge High is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Chesapeake, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Great Bridge High?
Great Bridge High has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Great Bridge High rank among high schools in Chesapeake?
By Resource Investment Index, Great Bridge High ranks #2 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 Great Bridge High, Chesapeake City Public Schools also operates Grassfield High (2,345 students), Oscar F. Smith High (2,264 students), and Western Branch High (2,138 students). See the Chesapeake City Public Schools district page for the complete list.