- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Norfolk, VA
Lake Taylor High
Federal NCES profile for Lake Taylor High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510267001104
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Taylor High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Norfolk · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 92.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Taylor High has class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Taylor High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Norfolk, VA.
School address
District: Norfolk City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510267001104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+107 students YoY
Lake Taylor High grew from 1,030 students in 2022-23 to 1,137 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 72.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+107 students YoY 510267001104 · Norfolk, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,107 enr · 17:1 · 92.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Granby High (1,980 students)
Lake Taylor High grew from 1,030 students in 2022-23 to 1,137 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 72.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Lake Taylor High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granby High
Granby High
1,980 students
- Matthew Fontai
Matthew Fontaine Maury High
1,713 students
- Norview High
Norview High
1,585 students
- Norview Middle
Norview Middle
1,196 students
- Blair Middle
Blair Middle
1,141 students
- This school
Lake Taylor High
1,107 students
What this shows Lake Taylor High reports 1,107 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Taylor High compares
Lake Taylor High is a growing 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.3% | ▲ 60% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,107 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,107
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 91% in Virginia - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$16,341
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 66.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
White 10.5%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Lake Taylor High is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norfolk City Public Schools reports $16,341 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Taylor High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granby High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Matthew Fontaine Maury High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norview High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norview Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blair Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Taylor High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar high schools in Norfolk
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Granby High
Standard public school
1,980 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Matthew Fontaine Maury High
Standard public school
1,713 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Norview High
Standard public school
1,585 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Booker T Washington High
Standard public school
904 students 14.6:1 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 (~1,107 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Taylor High
How many students attend Lake Taylor High?
Lake Taylor High has 1,107 students enrolled. It is a high school in Norfolk, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,030 (2022-23) → 1,137 (2023-24), up 107.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Taylor High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Taylor High is 17:1, which is 22% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Taylor High?
92.3% of students at Lake Taylor High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Taylor High?
The largest demographic group at Lake Taylor High is African American at 66.2% of enrollment, in Norfolk, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Taylor High?
Lake Taylor High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Lake Taylor High rank among high schools in Norfolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Taylor High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Norfolk, 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 Norfolk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norfolk City Public Schools?
Besides Lake Taylor High, Norfolk City Public Schools also operates Granby High (1,980 students), Matthew Fontaine Maury High (1,713 students), and Norview High (1,585 students). See the Norfolk City Public Schools district page for the complete list.