Enrollment
1,107
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510267001104
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 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 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Norfolk · Resource Index
- 45
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.3%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Taylor High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Taylor High
Lake Taylor High is a high-poverty, large high school in Norfolk, Virginia, enrolling 1,107 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17:1 is larger than about 91% of Virginia schools and 22% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 92.3% of students qualify for free meals, 60% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 1,107 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 121 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #78.
Its student body is led by African American (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 221 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Norfolk's high schools, it stands alongside Granby High (1,980 students): Lake Taylor High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 16.8:1).
Norfolk City Public Schools also operates Granby High (1,980 students) and Matthew Fontaine Maury High (1,713 students) alongside Lake Taylor High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lake Taylor High compares
Lake Taylor High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,139
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norfolk City Public Schools, which includes Lake Taylor High.
$15,139
Per student
+3%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.5%
State 46.2%
Federal 19.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,107 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lake Taylor High a good school?
Lake Taylor High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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