- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Norfolk, VA
Matthew Fontaine Maury High
Federal NCES profile for Matthew Fontaine Maury High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510267001117
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Matthew Fontaine Maury High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Norfolk · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 95.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Matthew Fontaine Maury High has class sizes larger than 85% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Matthew Fontaine Maury High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Norfolk, VA.
School address
District: Norfolk City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510267001117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Matthew Fontaine Maury High held near 1,736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 105.0 → 108.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 510267001117 · Norfolk, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,713 enr · 16.3:1 · 95.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Granby High (1,980 students)
Matthew Fontaine Maury High held near 1,736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 105.0 → 108.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Matthew Fontaine Maury High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granby High
Granby High
1,980 students
- This school
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
- Lake Taylor Hi
Lake Taylor High
1,107 students
What this shows Matthew Fontaine Maury High reports 1,713 students on the CCD universe file.
How Matthew Fontaine Maury High compares
Matthew Fontaine Maury 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.6% | ▲ 66% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,713 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,713
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Virginia - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.2%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.3%
White 26.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Matthew Fontaine Maury High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
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 Matthew Fontaine Maury High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granby High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norview High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norview Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blair Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Taylor High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Matthew Fontaine Maury High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,107
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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
Norview High
Standard public school
1,585 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Lake Taylor High
Standard public school
1,107 students 17:1 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 (~1,713 students)
Frequently asked questions about Matthew Fontaine Maury High
How many students attend Matthew Fontaine Maury High?
Matthew Fontaine Maury High has 1,713 students enrolled. It is a high school in Norfolk, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,697 (2022-23) → 1,736 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matthew Fontaine Maury High?
The student-teacher ratio at Matthew Fontaine Maury High is 16.3:1, which is 17% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Matthew Fontaine Maury High?
95.6% of students at Matthew Fontaine Maury High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Matthew Fontaine Maury High?
The largest demographic group at Matthew Fontaine Maury High is African American at 54.3% of enrollment, in Norfolk, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Matthew Fontaine Maury High?
Matthew Fontaine Maury High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Matthew Fontaine Maury High rank among high schools in Norfolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Matthew Fontaine Maury High ranks #4 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 Matthew Fontaine Maury High, Norfolk City Public Schools also operates Granby High (1,980 students), Norview High (1,585 students), and Norview Middle (1,196 students). See the Norfolk City Public Schools district page for the complete list.