- Enrollment
- 1,769
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hampton, VA
Kecoughtan High
Federal NCES profile for Kecoughtan High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510180000747
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kecoughtan High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Hampton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 85.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kecoughtan High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kecoughtan High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Hampton, VA.
School address
District: Hampton City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510180000747 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Kecoughtan High held near 1,517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 113.8 → 107.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-47 students YoY 510180000747 · Hampton, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,553 enr · 13.7:1 · 85.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethel High (1,769 students)
Kecoughtan High held near 1,517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 113.8 → 107.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Kecoughtan High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bethel High
Bethel High
1,769 students
- This school
Kecoughtan High
1,553 students
- George P. Phen
George P. Phenix Elementary
1,438 students
- Phoebus High
Phoebus High
1,391 students
- Hampton High
Hampton High
1,301 students
- Hunter B. Andr
Hunter B. Andrews
1,081 students
What this shows Kecoughtan High reports 1,553 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kecoughtan High compares
Kecoughtan 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.7% | ▲ 49% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,553 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,553
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.7%
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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Virginia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.4%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
170
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.5%
White 38.3%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Kecoughtan High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 31
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 Kecoughtan High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel 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 |
| Hampton High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunter B. Andrews | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kecoughtan High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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 (~1,553 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kecoughtan High
How many students attend Kecoughtan High?
Kecoughtan High has 1,553 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hampton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,564 (2022-23) → 1,517 (2023-24), nearly flat (-47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kecoughtan High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kecoughtan High is 13.7:1, which is 1% 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 Kecoughtan High?
85.7% of students at Kecoughtan High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kecoughtan High?
The largest demographic group at Kecoughtan High is African American at 41.5% of enrollment, in Hampton, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kecoughtan High?
Kecoughtan High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Kecoughtan High rank among high schools in Hampton?
By Resource Investment Index, Kecoughtan High ranks #2 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 Kecoughtan High, Hampton City Public Schools also operates Bethel High (1,769 students), George P. Phenix Elementary (1,438 students), and Phoebus High (1,391 students). See the Hampton City Public Schools district page for the complete list.