- Enrollment
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Virginia Beach, VA
Kempsville High
Federal NCES profile for Kempsville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510384001694
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kempsville High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #12 of 12
- high schools in Virginia Beach · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kempsville High has class sizes larger than 97% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kempsville High ranks #12 of 12 high schools in Virginia Beach, VA.
School address
District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510384001694 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Kempsville High held near 2,051 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+45 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 112.5 → 116.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+45 students YoY 510384001694 · Virginia Beach, VA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,046 enr · 18.3:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Landstown High (2,152 students)
Kempsville High held near 2,051 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+45 headcount). Teacher FTE added 112.5 → 116.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Kempsville High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Landstown High
Landstown High
2,152 students
- This school
Kempsville High
2,046 students
- Bayside High
Bayside High
1,984 students
- Tallwood High
Tallwood High
1,890 students
- Floyd Kellam H
Floyd Kellam High
1,842 students
- Ocean Lakes Hi
Ocean Lakes High
1,834 students
What this shows Kempsville High reports 2,046 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kempsville High compares
Kempsville 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 32% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 36% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,046 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,046
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 97% in Virginia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$14,888
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 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 44.8%
African American 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Kempsville High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Virginia Beach City Public Schools reports $14,888 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kempsville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landstown High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bayside High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tallwood High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Floyd Kellam High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ocean Lakes High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kempsville High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,984
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,842
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,834
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Virginia Beach
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Landstown High
Standard public school
2,152 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Bayside High
Standard public school
1,984 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Tallwood High
Standard public school
1,890 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Floyd Kellam High
Standard public school
1,842 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Ocean Lakes High
Standard public school
1,834 students 15:1 students per teacher
First Colonial High
Standard public school
1,727 students 16.4:1 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 (~2,046 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kempsville High
How many students attend Kempsville High?
Kempsville High has 2,046 students enrolled. It is a high school in Virginia Beach, VA. CCD year-over-year: 2,006 (2022-23) → 2,051 (2023-24), nearly flat (+45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kempsville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kempsville High is 18.3:1, which is 32% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kempsville High?
36.7% of students at Kempsville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kempsville High?
The largest demographic group at Kempsville High is White at 44.8% of enrollment, in Virginia Beach, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kempsville High?
Kempsville High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Kempsville High rank among high schools in Virginia Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Kempsville High ranks #12 of 12 high schools in Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Virginia Beach City Public Schools?
Besides Kempsville High, Virginia Beach City Public Schools also operates Landstown High (2,152 students), Bayside High (1,984 students), and Tallwood High (1,890 students). See the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district page for the complete list.