- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mechanicsville, VA
Mechanicsville High
Federal NCES profile for Mechanicsville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510183000772
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mechanicsville High earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Mechanicsville · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mechanicsville High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mechanicsville High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Mechanicsville, VA.
School address
District: Hanover County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510183000772 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Mechanicsville High held near 1,334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 96.8 → 94.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 510183000772 · Mechanicsville, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,245 enr · 13:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlee High (1,470 students)
Mechanicsville High held near 1,334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 96.8 → 94.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Mechanicsville High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlee High
Atlee High
1,470 students
- Hanover High
Hanover High
1,349 students
- Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry High
1,294 students
- This school
Mechanicsville High
1,245 students
- Chickahominy M
Chickahominy Middle
1,199 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle
910 students
What this shows Mechanicsville High reports 1,245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mechanicsville High compares
Mechanicsville 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 54% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,245 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,245
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in Virginia - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,035
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
133
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.3%
African American 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Mechanicsville High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hanover County Public Schools reports $13,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mechanicsville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlee High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanover High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patrick Henry High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chickahominy Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mechanicsville High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,199
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar high schools in Mechanicsville
2 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 (~1,245 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mechanicsville High
How many students attend Mechanicsville High?
Mechanicsville High has 1,245 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mechanicsville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,354 (2022-23) → 1,334 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mechanicsville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mechanicsville High is 13:1, which is 6% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mechanicsville High?
26.4% of students at Mechanicsville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mechanicsville High?
The largest demographic group at Mechanicsville High is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Mechanicsville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mechanicsville High?
Mechanicsville High has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Mechanicsville High rank among high schools in Mechanicsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mechanicsville High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Mechanicsville, 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 Mechanicsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hanover County Public Schools?
Besides Mechanicsville High, Hanover County Public Schools also operates Atlee High (1,470 students), Hanover High (1,349 students), and Patrick Henry High (1,294 students). See the Hanover County Public Schools district page for the complete list.