- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Virginia Beach, VA
Landstown High
Federal NCES profile for Landstown High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510384002323
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Landstown High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #4 of 12
- high schools in Virginia Beach · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Landstown High has class sizes larger than 88% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Landstown High ranks #4 of 12 high schools in Virginia Beach, VA.
School address
District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510384002323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Landstown High held near 2,212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 130.5 → 128.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 510384002323 · Virginia Beach, VA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,152 enr · 16.6:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Kempsville High (2,046 students)
Landstown High held near 2,212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 130.5 → 128.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Landstown High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Landstown High
2,152 students
- Kempsville Hig
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 Landstown High reports 2,152 students on the CCD universe file.
How Landstown High compares
Landstown 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 44% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,152 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,152
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 88% in Virginia - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 161 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 34.5%
African American 24.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 12.5%
Asian 11.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 34.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.6, Landstown High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
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 Landstown High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kempsville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tallwood High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Floyd Kellam High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ocean Lakes High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Landstown 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.
Kempsville High
Standard public school
2,046 students 18.3:1 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 (~2,152 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Landstown High
How many students attend Landstown High?
Landstown High has 2,152 students enrolled. It is a high school in Virginia Beach, VA. CCD year-over-year: 2,226 (2022-23) → 2,212 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Landstown High?
The student-teacher ratio at Landstown High is 16.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Landstown High?
32.1% of students at Landstown High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Landstown High?
The largest demographic group at Landstown High is White at 34.5% of enrollment, in Virginia Beach, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Landstown High?
Landstown High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Landstown High rank among high schools in Virginia Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Landstown High ranks #4 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 Landstown High, Virginia Beach City Public Schools also operates Kempsville High (2,046 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.