- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chesterfield, VA
Matoaca High
Federal NCES profile for Matoaca High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510084000340
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Matoaca High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Chesterfield · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Matoaca High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Matoaca High ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Chesterfield, VA.
School address
District: Chesterfield County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510084000340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Matoaca High held near 1,650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 111.8 → 116.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 510084000340 · Chesterfield, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,624 enr · 14.6:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Dale High (2,582 students)
Matoaca High held near 1,650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 111.8 → 116.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Matoaca High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Dale Hi
Thomas Dale High
2,582 students
- Cosby High
Cosby High
2,507 students
- Manchester Hig
Manchester High
2,236 students
- Lloyd C. Bird
Lloyd C. Bird High
2,131 students
- Midlothian Hig
Midlothian High
2,048 students
- This school
Matoaca High
1,624 students
What this shows Matoaca High reports 1,624 students on the CCD universe file.
How Matoaca High compares
Matoaca 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 39% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,624 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,624
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Virginia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$12,776
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
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
197
in-school suspensions + 157 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.9%
White 40.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Matoaca High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for Chesterfield County Public Schools reports $12,776 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Matoaca High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Dale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cosby High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manchester High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lloyd C. Bird High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midlothian High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Matoaca High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,507
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,236
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,048
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Chesterfield
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,624 students)
Frequently asked questions about Matoaca High
How many students attend Matoaca High?
Matoaca High has 1,624 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chesterfield, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,630 (2022-23) → 1,650 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matoaca High?
The student-teacher ratio at Matoaca High is 14.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Matoaca High?
35.3% of students at Matoaca High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Matoaca High?
The largest demographic group at Matoaca High is African American at 41.9% of enrollment, in Chesterfield, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Matoaca High?
Matoaca High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Matoaca High rank among public schools in Chesterfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Matoaca High ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Chesterfield, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chesterfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Chesterfield County Public Schools?
Besides Matoaca High, Chesterfield County Public Schools also operates Thomas Dale High (2,582 students), Cosby High (2,507 students), and Manchester High (2,236 students). See the Chesterfield County Public Schools district page for the complete list.