Enrollment
1,301
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 510180000742
Hampton High — Hampton, VA
Federal NCES profile for Hampton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 59/100.
👥 Class size 44
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 34
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: Hampton 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)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.9%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hampton 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
Hampton High reports 1,301 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 97.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% 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 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 85.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 43% above the Virginia average and 66% above the national baseline. The school offers 36 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 260 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hampton City Public Schools spends $14,917 per pupil district-wide, below the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.6% from local sources (property taxes), 51.0% from the state, and 17.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Hampton 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.9% | ▲ 43% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,301 | top 91% | — | — |
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
85.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 43% 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
14:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 52% in Virginia — lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$14,917
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 260 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
214
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,301 Top 91% in Virginia — larger than 9% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 97.0
Students per teacher 14:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 85.9% +43% vs state
NCES ID 510180000742
Student demographics
African American 75.5%
White 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 75.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 36
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 260:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.4%
In-school suspensions 214
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hampton City Public Schools, which includes Hampton High.
$14,917
Per student
-8%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 31.6%
State 51.0%
Federal 17.4%
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
- 1,769
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Hampton High
How many students attend Hampton High?
Hampton High has 1,301 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hampton, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hampton High is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hampton High?
85.9% of students at Hampton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hampton High?
The largest demographic group at Hampton High is African American at 75.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hampton, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hampton High?
Hampton High has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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.