- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fredericksburg, VA
Massaponax High
Federal NCES profile for Massaponax High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510364001881
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Massaponax High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Fredericksburg · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Massaponax High has class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Massaponax High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Fredericksburg, VA.
School address
District: Spotsylvania County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510364001881 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Massaponax High held near 1,702 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 107.5 → 127.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 510364001881 · Fredericksburg, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,692 enr · 15.8:1 · 64.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverbend High (1,913 students)
Massaponax High held near 1,702 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 107.5 → 127.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Massaponax High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverbend High
Riverbend High
1,913 students
- This school
Massaponax High
1,692 students
- Courtland High
Courtland High
1,497 students
- Spotsylvania H
Spotsylvania High
1,394 students
- Chancellor Hig
Chancellor High
1,321 students
- Spotsylvania M
Spotsylvania Middle
1,009 students
What this shows Massaponax High reports 1,692 students on the CCD universe file.
How Massaponax High compares
Massaponax 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▲ 11% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,692 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,692
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Virginia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$13,858
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
149
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.9%
African American 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 33.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Massaponax High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spotsylvania County Public Schools reports $13,858 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Massaponax High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbend High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Courtland High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spotsylvania High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chancellor High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spotsylvania Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Massaponax High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,497
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,321
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Fredericksburg
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Stafford Senior High
Standard public school
2,198 students 12:1 students per teacher
Riverbend High
Standard public school
1,913 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Chancellor High
Standard public school
1,321 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
James Monroe High
Standard public school
1,013 students 13.2:1 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 (~1,692 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Massaponax High
How many students attend Massaponax High?
Massaponax High has 1,692 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fredericksburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,736 (2022-23) → 1,702 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Massaponax High?
The student-teacher ratio at Massaponax High is 15.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Massaponax High?
64.1% of students at Massaponax High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Massaponax High?
The largest demographic group at Massaponax High is White at 33.9% of enrollment, in Fredericksburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Massaponax High?
Massaponax High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Massaponax High rank among high schools in Fredericksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Massaponax High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Fredericksburg, 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 Fredericksburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Spotsylvania County Public Schools?
Besides Massaponax High, Spotsylvania County Public Schools also operates Riverbend High (1,913 students), Courtland High (1,497 students), and Spotsylvania High (1,394 students). See the Spotsylvania County Public Schools district page for the complete list.