- Enrollment
- 1,769
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hampton, VA
Hampton High
Federal NCES profile for Hampton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510180000742
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hampton High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Hampton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 85.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hampton High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hampton High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Hampton, VA.
School address
District: Hampton City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510180000742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-119 students YoY
Hampton High shrank from 1,359 students in 2022-23 to 1,240 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 97.8 → 95.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-119 students YoY 510180000742 · Hampton, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,301 enr · 13.4:1 · 85.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethel High (1,769 students)
Hampton High shrank from 1,359 students in 2022-23 to 1,240 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 97.8 → 95.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Hampton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bethel High
Bethel High
1,769 students
- Kecoughtan Hig
Kecoughtan High
1,553 students
- George P. Phen
George P. Phenix Elementary
1,438 students
- Phoebus High
Phoebus High
1,391 students
- This school
Hampton High
1,301 students
- Hunter B. Andr
Hunter B. Andrews
1,081 students
What this shows Hampton High reports 1,301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hampton High compares
Hampton 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.9% | ▲ 49% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,301 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,301
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Virginia - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$15,034
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Hampton High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 36
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hampton City Public Schools reports $15,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hampton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kecoughtan High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George P. Phenix Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phoebus High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter B. Andrews | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hampton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Hampton
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,301 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,359 (2022-23) → 1,240 (2023-24), down 119.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hampton High is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% 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 Hampton High?
85.9% of students at Hampton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hampton High?
The largest demographic group at Hampton High is African American at 75.5% of enrollment, in Hampton, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hampton High?
Hampton High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Hampton High rank among high schools in Hampton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hampton High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Hampton, 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 Hampton on the city page.
What other schools are in Hampton City Public Schools?
Besides Hampton High, Hampton City Public Schools also operates Bethel High (1,769 students), Kecoughtan High (1,553 students), and George P. Phenix Elementary (1,438 students). See the Hampton City Public Schools district page for the complete list.