- Enrollment
- 2,345
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chesapeake, VA
Indian River High
Federal NCES profile for Indian River High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510081000299
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian River High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #3 of 7
- high schools in Chesapeake · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 71.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian River High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian River High ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Chesapeake, VA.
School address
District: Chesapeake City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510081000299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Indian River High held near 1,695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 124.3 → 122.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 510081000299 · Chesapeake, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,634 enr · 13.2:1 · 71.3% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Grassfield High (2,345 students)
Indian River High held near 1,695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 124.3 → 122.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Indian River 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
- This school
Indian River High
1,634 students
- Hickory High
Hickory High
1,600 students
What this shows Indian River High reports 1,634 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian River High compares
Indian River 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.3% | ▲ 24% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,634 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,634
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 40% in Virginia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 49.9%
White 23.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Indian River High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 Indian River 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Branch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deep Creek High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hickory High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian River 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
- 1,600
- 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.
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
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 (~1,634 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Indian River High
How many students attend Indian River High?
Indian River High has 1,634 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chesapeake, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,701 (2022-23) → 1,695 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian River High?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian River High is 13.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 16% 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 Indian River High?
71.3% of students at Indian River High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian River High?
The largest demographic group at Indian River High is African American at 49.9% of enrollment, in Chesapeake, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian River High?
Indian River High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Indian River High rank among high schools in Chesapeake?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian River High ranks #3 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 Indian River 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.